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ROF 15:Titans Clash PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banga Lijstje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jervis Jarvainian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarvainian has chosen Pump up the jam as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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285 lbs
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265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Banga Lijstje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jervis Jarvainian!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lijstje scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Jervis Jarvainian has been cut.
Lijstje shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jarvainian napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jarvainian is rocked!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lijstje tries for a kimura but Jarvainian is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lijstje looks up at the clock and then as Jarvainian takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lijstje smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jarvainian is still in real trouble! Can Lijstje finish him?
Lijstje cracks Jarvainian with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Lijstje immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jarvainian is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Lijstje!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banga Lijstje!
After the big win, Banga Lijstje made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ultimate Fighting Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dante Durant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dante Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant throws a series of punches but Goldman avoids them all with ease.
Durant closes the distance and clinches.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durant lands a hook that snaps the head of Goldman backwards.
Goldman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goldman is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Durant can't fight it off and eventually Goldman manages to take the fight to the floor. Durant looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Durant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Durant tries to get out of the position.
Durant has control of Goldman's left arm, preventing Goldman from doing any damage.
Goldman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Durant has control of Goldman's left arm, preventing Goldman from doing any damage.
Durant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Durant keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman wants to stand but Durant is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Goldman shoots in and bounces Durant off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Durant keeps moving.
Durant wants to stand but Goldman is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Durant keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Goldman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Goldman fails with the takedown
and Durant counters with a single leg into guard. Goldman didn't expect that.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Goldman wants to sweep but no luck.
Durant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durant wants to stand but Goldman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Durant is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goldman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goldman has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Durant keeps moving.
Durant pulls Goldman in close to prevent any damage.
Durant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Durant keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Goldman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Durant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durant wants it to stay on the feet.
Goldman with a poor takedown
and Durant counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dante Durant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goldman.
Durant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goldman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goldman looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Goldman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Durant fails to land with a series of punches.
Goldman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durant's waist but Durant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goldman off to one side.
Durant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goldman as he avoids it easily.
Goldman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Durant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Goldman tries to roll over but Durant keeps him under control.
Durant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goldman on the ground.
Goldman is trying to stand back up but Durant is controlling him
Goldman is staying active underneath Durant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Durant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goldman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durant.
Durant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant prevents Goldman from improving his position.
Goldman wants to get back to his feet.
Goldman is breathing heavily.
Goldman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goldman looking to control.
Goldman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Durant defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman wants to get back to his feet but Durant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Durant wants to get up but he can't break Goldman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Durant drops back looking for a leg! Goldman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goldman manages to kick Durant off! Durant jumps back into Goldman's guard.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Durant from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Durant tries to stand but Goldman is controlling from the bottom.
Durant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goldman, up you get!
Nice takedown defense from Durant. No joy for Goldman on that attempt.
Dante Durant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goldman.
Goldman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Durant to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Durant postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman pushes Durant off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Goldman gets tackled into the ropes by Durant. Durant maintains the clinch.
Durant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goldman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goldman misses with a takedown
and Durant counters with a three punch combo that has Goldman backing up. Goldman nods at Durant to acknowledge the strikes.
Durant scores with a sloppy right hand. Goldman should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durant pinned against the ropes. Durant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dante Durant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durant scores with a jab. Goldman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldman fails with the takedown
and Durant counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Durant dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Durant moves into the clinch.
Durant is pressed up against the ropes. Goldman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Durant down to the mat. Durant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Durant shoots in and gets a takedown into Goldman's guard.
Goldman wants to sweep here but Durant controlling him for the moment.
Goldman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goldman is trying to control the position but Durant postures up.
Goldman working for a triangle but Durant defends it easily.
Goldman keeping full guard, as Durant tries to pass.
Goldman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant stops Goldman from standing up.
Goldman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goldman is working an open guard so Durant takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Goldman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Durant counters with a series of strikes. Goldman will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant gets a takedown into half guard.
Durant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Durant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goldman sees it coming and defends easily.
Goldman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Goldman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durant preventing the sweep.
Durant gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Durant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goldman on his heels. He'll look to pass Goldman's guard now, I'm sure.
Durant wants to control from the top but Goldman keeps moving.
Durant postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goldman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Durant, into his guard.
Goldman trying to control but Durant is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Goldman.
Durant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goldman avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Durant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durant 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Durant!
During a confident post fight interview, Dante Durant 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djamel Hammouche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curt Hennig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Djamel Hammouche has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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269 lbs
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260 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Djamel Hammouche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curt Hennig!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammouche takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Curt Hennig has been cut.
Hennig shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hennig wants to control from the top but Hammouche keeps moving.
Hennig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hennig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammouche is controlling Hennig's posture.
Hammouche looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammouche, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hennig wants to control from the top but Hammouche keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hennig misses with a shot to the body
letting Hammouche counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammouche misses with a low kick.
Hammouche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hennig.
Hennig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammouche.
Hammouche gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hammouche misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammouche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hennig tries to score a body lock takedown but Hammouche shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hennig blocks an uppercut.
Hammouche scores with a shoulder strike.
Hammouche using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hennig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hammouche is working Hennig over against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammouche prevents Hennig from breaking the clinch.
Hammouche lands with a right to the head.
Hammouche is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hammouche misses with a knee strike.
Hennig goes for a takedown attempt but Hammouche pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Djamel Hammouche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curt Hennig.
Hammouche lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammouche throws a body kick that misses.
Hammouche wants to land a leg kick but Hennig is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennig scoring well with a low kick there.
Hammouche looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammouche.
Hennig lands a right hook to the body.
Hammouche scores with a nice body kick.
Hammouche lands with an overhand left.
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!
Hennig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammouche moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammouche throws a leg kick which misses Hennig's front leg but catches the back leg as Hennig tries to avoid it.
Hammouche avoids the body shot from Hennig.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammouche moves away.
Hennig throws a body punch but Hammouche moves out of range.
Djamel Hammouche is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammouche moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hammouche tries to clinch but Hennig is having none of it.
Hammouche lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hennig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammouche.
Hennig is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hammouche rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hennig checks a low kick from Hammouche.
Hennig looks to throw a body kick
and Hammouche counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Djamel Hammouche dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Curt Hennig's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hennig's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hammouche connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hennig scrambles back to his feet.
Hammouche chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Djamel Hammouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hennig shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammouche sprawls well. He's pushed Hennig's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hennig blocks a leg kick.
Hennig on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That has opened up Curt Hennig's cut even more.
Hennig throws a head kick but Hammouche moves out of range.
Hennig is looking to land body kicks.
Hammouche misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammouche tries to land a leg kick but Hennig saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Hammouche tenderised Hennig's leg. Hennig is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hennig drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Hennig seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hammouche struggling a bit here.
Hammouche regains half guard, as Hennig was trying to land strikes.
Hennig tries to pass to full mount but Hammouche defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hennig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammouche defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hennig throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hammouche to regain full guard.
Hennig trying to control but Hammouche is working from the bottom.
Hennig throws an elbow that misses. Hammouche uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hennig's guard. Nice move by Hammouche!
Hammouche trying to control but Hennig is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennig wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammouche being controlled here momentarily.
Curt Hennig has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hammouche throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammouche lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hammouche scores with a spinning back kick!
Jab from Hammouche.
Hammouche connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hammouche tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Hennig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammouche throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hennig misses with a takedown attempt - Hammouche sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hennig misses with a body shot
and Hennig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammouche fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hennig.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Djamel Hammouche dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Curt Hennig's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hennig throws a combination that misses
and Hammouche counters with a good, hard body kick but Hennig shrugs it off.
Hammouche doesn't manage to clinch there - Hennig circles away.
Hammouche scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hennig in his tracks.
The cut above Curt Hennig's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hennig takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hammouche chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hammouche throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammouche lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Curt Hennig's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hennig takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Curt Hennig's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Djamel Hammouche!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Hulk Hogan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hulk Hogan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Brookins!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brookins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brookins is looking to control Hogan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brookins avoid being mounted?
Hogan thows a huge punch but Brookins dodges it nicely.
Hogan wants to free his trapped foot but Brookins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brookins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hogan is keen to just control but Brookins is a slippery customer.
Hogan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hogan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hogan works his way into side control.
Hogan cracks Brookins with a big right hand but Brookins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan tries for a kimura but Brookins is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hogan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brookins can't do much from the bottom here.
Brookins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brookins trying to control here.
Brookins wants to improve his position but Hogan is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brookins wants to control but Hogan is keeping busy.
Hogan working over Brookins with some ground and pound. Brookins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brookins wants to control but Hogan is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hogan wants to pass the guard but Brookins is defending well.
Brookins tries to get to full guard but Hogan has control of the leg.
Brookins trying to control here.
Hogan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hogan is trying to control the action in half guard but Brookins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brookins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hogan.
Hogan is working for a submission of some sort.
Hogan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hogan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan looks to land a strike but Brookins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hogan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brookins's head.
Hogan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hogan passes into side control, despite Brookins's attempt to control the position.
Hogan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hogan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brookins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brookins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brookins won't allow Hogan to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brookins slaps away a takedown attempt from Hogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown. Brookins tries to sprawl out of it but Hogan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Brookins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brookins swats away the attempt to clinch by Hogan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brookins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hogan is trying to defend but Brookins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brookins working the head and body with strikes.
Hulk Hogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brookins is pressing down on Hogan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hogan is holding on for now.
Hogan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brookins.
Brookins wants to advance to full mount but Hogan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brookins stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
Hogan has his hands on Brookins's head, controlling the position.
Hogan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brookins.
Brookins slips nicely into half guard.
Brookins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hogan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hogan 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hogan is on top in guard.
Brookins throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hogan trying to control but Brookins is working from the bottom.
Hogan connects with a couple of short punches.
Brookins looking to control.
Hogan wants to pass the guard but Brookins is keeping the position.
Brookins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brookins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hogan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
Hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Brookins has wrist control.
Hogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brookins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogan is one step ahead there.
Brookins working a defensive guard but Hogan manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogan moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damian Brookins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brookins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Brookins misses with a body shot.
Brookins throws a body punch but Hogan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brookins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hogan pinned against the ropes. Hogan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hogan shoots for a takedown but Brookins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan tries for a takedown but Brookins circles away easily
and Brookins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hogan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brookins.
Hogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brookins's guard.
Hogan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hogan throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brookins looking for a sweep. Not yet Brookins, not yet.
Hogan chips away with some ground and pound.
Hogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brookins wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brookins keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Brookins looking to control.
Brookins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brookins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hogan.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brookins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogan is fighting to break Brookins's control of his arms but Brookins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hogan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Brookins is retaining full guard.
Hogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brookins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogan is one step ahead there.
Hogan landing some decent shots from guard.
Hogan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brookins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brookins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brookins!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hogan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Hogan!
An out of breath Hulk Hogan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Faulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Faulk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sven Knight!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight dodges the punch combination from Faulk.
Faulk takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faulk lands a nice shot to the body.
Faulk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faulk ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Faulk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Faulk thumps Knight with a low kick.
Faulk lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Faulk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faulk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arthur Faulk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Faulk lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Faulk, as that shot connected.
Faulk feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Knight sprawling to the canvas! Knight rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Faulk finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Faulk swivels and escapes.
Faulk lands a nice looking body shot.
Knight looks gassed!
Knight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Faulk doesn't seem bothered though.
Good leg kick by Faulk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Faulk.
Faulk thuds a left hand into Knight's body.
Faulk digs a good hook to Knight's body.
Oooooh!!! Faulk has knocked Knight down with a huge combo! Faulk steps away and waves a wobbly Knight back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Knight is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faulk batters Knight with a massive right followed by a huge left! Knight is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Faulk lands a final crushing right hand to drop Knight to the mat with a gruesome thud! Faulk is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arthur Faulk!
Arthur Faulk retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Arthur Faulk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Peixoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peixoto has chosen Bob Marley - Legalize it! as his entrance music. Malcolm Master has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Malcolm Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enzo Peixoto !
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Master takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Malcolm Master has been cut.
Peixoto lands a left and a right that send Master crashing to the mat, dazed. Peixoto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Master is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Master changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peixoto tries to avoid it but Master manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peixoto to the ground. Peixoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oh Master is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peixoto catches Master with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Master forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Enzo Peixoto !
Our winner, Enzo Peixoto , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgi Sveklovak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Creedence Clearwater Revival - Born On The Bayou. Georgi Sveklovak will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georgi Sveklovak!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River throws a head kick but Sveklovak moves out of range.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sveklovak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and River counters with a head kick.
Sveklovak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and River counters with an outside leg kick.
Sveklovak closes the distance looking to clinch
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Sveklovak 's knee.
Sveklovak blocks a low kick nicely.
Sveklovak tries to clinch but River moves away
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sveklovak wants to clinch but River slips to the side
and River counters with a solid body kick.
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!
River scores with a kick to the midsection.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Sveklovak looks gassed!
Sveklovak closes the distance but River moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sveklovak closes the distance looking to clinch
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sveklovak avoids the head kick by River.
Sveklovak closes the distance looking to clinch
and River counters with a nice leg kick.
Sveklovak slips under a jab from River.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Sveklovak's torso.
Sveklovak rushes River and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sveklovak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sveklovak landing some nice looking knees to the body.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sveklovak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
River lands a knee to the body.
River scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
River content to slow the pace in the clinch.
River lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River scores with a knee to the head.
River effectively controlling the action here.
River throws an elbow that misses.
River creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sveklovak's defenses.
River throws an elbow that misses.
River managing to block the knees to the body from Sveklovak.
Sveklovak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. River is defending well for now.
River breaks the clinch.
Sveklovak closes the distance looking to clinch
and River counters with a good low kick that Sveklovak was not able to check.
River lands with a slapping head kick.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sveklovak's sensitive parts.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sveklovak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
River lands a front kick.
River lands a nice looking body kick.
Sveklovak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
River lands a big head kick that sends Sveklovak to the canvas! River follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole River!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cole River made sure he mentioned Just Fight, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Ninja Turtle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja Turtle has chosen Ninja turtles theme song!!! as his entrance music. The key to victory for Kenny Horn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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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
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Horn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Ninja Turtle!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja Turtle closes the distance and clinches up with Horn, looking for a takedown. Ninja Turtle pushes Horn against the ropes but Horn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ninja Turtle fails with the takedown
and Horn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Horn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ninja Turtle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Horn's waist but Horn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ninja Turtle off to one side.
Kenny Horn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Ninja Turtle.
Horn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ninja Turtle if he has to take too many more of those.
Ninja Turtle looks gassed!
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ninja Turtle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Horn - the referee stops the clock and Ninja Turtle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Horn. Ninja Turtle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters circling a little - Horn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Horn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Horn lands a good knee to the midsection. Ninja Turtle won't want to take too many of those.
Ninja Turtle takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Leo Ninja Turtle has been cut.
Horn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ninja Turtle's face.
Horn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clinched against the ropes, Horn lands a big elbow that drops Ninja Turtle! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Ninja Turtle is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Horn!
Kenny Horn retains his heavyweight title!
Kenny Horn decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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