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Valhalla: Hilo 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Go Tenks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malcolm Le Banner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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190 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Intelligent |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Go Tenks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Malcolm Le Banner! The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck for Le Banner with that takedown attempt. A momentary lapse in concentration from Tenks enables Le Banner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tenks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Le Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tenks keeping moving, preventing Le Banner from controlling successfully. Le Banner stops Tenks from standing up. Tenks is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Le Banner dives into side control.
Tenks is looking to get back to his feet here but Le Banner is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tenks's back. Le Banner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tenks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Le Banner tries to keep control of the position but Tenks is staying busy. Tenks has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Le Banner tries to keep control of the position but Tenks is staying busy. Le Banner somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Le Banner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tenks defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Tenks fending off the submission attempt from Le Banner. Le Banner wants to control but Tenks is keeping busy. Le Banner is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tenks wants to get back to his feet. Tenks is keeping busy.
Le Banner is trying to control but Tenks is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Le Banner controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tenks is squirming around, avoiding Le Banner's attempts to control the action. Le Banner throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tenks because Le Banner loaded up on that one. Le Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Le Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Le Banner dominated that round. That's time! Tenks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Le Banner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tenks is fending him off so far but Le Banner persists. Nope, Tenks circles away and we're back to standing. Le Banner checks a low kick from Tenks. Le Banner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tenks sprawls well. Tenks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Le Banner gets slowly back to his feet. Tenks loads up on a big right hand but Le Banner slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tenks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tenks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Tenks as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Le Banner moves into range and clinches up with Tenks. Tenks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenks working some nice short punches in the clinch. Le Banner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tenks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Go Tenks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Le Banner. Tenks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Le Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Tenks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Banner closes the distance and clinches. Tenks manages to break the clinch.
Tenks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Le Banner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Le Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Tenks circles away.
Go Tenks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Le Banner fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. No luck for Le Banner with that takedown attempt. Tenks lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Le Banner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Tenks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tenks tries to circle away but Le Banner has him pinned against the cage. Tenks is trying to break the clinch but Le Banner has him pressed against the cage. Tenks breaks the clinch.
Tenks wants to clinch up but Le Banner keeps it at a distance. Tenks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Le Banner, pushing him back against the cage. Le Banner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Le Banner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Le Banner is trying to push Tenks away but Tenks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenks. Le Banner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tenks breaks from the clinch.
Le Banner closes the distance but Tenks moves to the side and Tenks counters with a nice leg kick. Le Banner tries to clinch there but Tenks circles away.
Malcolm Le Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Le Banner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Tenks gets tackled into the cage by Le Banner. Le Banner maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tenks breaks from the clinch.
Le Banner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Le Banner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tenks avoids it really well and circles away. Tenks slips a jab and a cross from Le Banner.
Le Banner closes the distance and pushes Tenks back into the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tenks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tenks tries to clinch there but Le Banner circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malcolm Le Banner will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tenks misses with an uppercut
and Le Banner moves into the clinch. Tenks misses with some punches.
Tenks breaks the clinch.
Malcolm Le Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tenks misses with a head kick.
Le Banner gets in close and instigates a clinch. Tenks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenks throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Banner. Tenks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Banner takes a kick to the side of the head. Le Banner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tenks takes a swing at Le Banner's ribcage but misses. Le Banner moves forwards but Tenks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Le Banner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tenks sprawls well. Tenks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Le Banner gets slowly back to his feet. Tenks wants to clinch up but Le Banner keeps it at a distance. Tenks slaps away a takedown attempt from Le Banner, before circling back to the center of the mat. Le Banner shoots in looking for a takedown. Tenks tries to sprawl out of it but Le Banner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tenks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Go Tenks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Le Banner. Le Banner shoots in but Tenks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. No luck for Le Banner with that takedown attempt. Le Banner misses with a wild body shot. Tenks throws a hook to the side of Le Banner's head but Le Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Le Banner gets in close and instigates a clinch. Le Banner can't get the takedown.
Tenks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Le Banner.
Le Banner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tenks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tenks breaks the clinch.
Tenks closes the distance and clinches. Tenks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Banner's elbow. Tenks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tenks tries to break the clinch but Le Banner is controlling the position. Come on Le Banner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Tenks fails to land. Le Banner has Tenks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tenks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Tenks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Go Tenks is winning the standup battle so far. Le Banner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tenks avoids it really well and circles away. Le Banner throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Le Banner moves out of range of the strikes. Le Banner avoids the head kick by Tenks.
Go Tenks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tenks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Le Banner closes the distance but Tenks moves to the side and Tenks counters with a hugh head kick that removes Le Banner from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Go Tenks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastien Servia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregg House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebastien Servia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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171 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sebastien Servia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gregg House! The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A left lands for House. Servia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by House.
House ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Servia moves away. House throws a series of punches but Servia moves out of range. House lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Servia tries to close the distance and clinch up but House swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sloppy strikes from House. Those never looked like landing. House scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Sebastien Servia has been cut. House falls off balance throwing a combination
and Servia counters with a head kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! House misses with a combination
and Servia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Gregg House seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. House throws a right and a left that Servia avoids nicely. Servia connects with a leg kick. House looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. House looks to land a left hand but Servia moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. House throws an off balance right hand
and Servia counters with a two punch combo. Servia tries to close the distance and clinch up but House swats him away and circles back towards the center. Servia moves in looking to clinch but House pushes him off. Servia tries to clinch but fails miserably and House counters with a one-two to the body. Servia misses with a head kick.
House gets tackled into the cage by Servia. Servia maintains the clinch. Servia connects with a knee to the head.
House has Servia pressed against the cage, preventing Servia from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Servia has had enough of the clinch but House keeps him there for the moment. Servia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but House has him pressed against the cage. Servia misses with a knee strike.
Servia with a knee to the head.
Servia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Servia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from House.
House comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! House blocks a head kick by Servia.
House throws a series of punches but Servia avoids them all with ease. Servia goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Servia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. An inside leg kick lands from Servia. Servia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Servia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. House looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. House misses with a series of wild punches.
House misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Servia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by House. Sloppy strikes from House. Those never looked like landing. Servia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
House takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. House misses with a double jab.
House scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. House throws a right and a left that Servia avoids nicely. Servia tries to move into range but House moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. House displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Servia is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! OH! Servia has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! House smells blood and charges in for the finish! House unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Servia sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gregg House!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mashinko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stan Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Mashinko! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mashinko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson. Mashinko tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Mashinko gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch. Mashinko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Mashinko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Johnson counters with a left and a right that hurts Mashinko! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Johnson jumps into full mount! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Johnson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Mashinko in real trouble here! The ref calls for Mashinko to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Delight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Westinghouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucky Delight has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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257 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucky Delight! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Westinghouse! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Westinghouse has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Westinghouse throws an elbow but misses. Delight pushes off an throws an elbow but Westinghouse leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Westinghouse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Delight tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Delight tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Delight stalling in the clinch but Westinghouse improves position. Westinghouse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Delight throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Westinghouse blocks it with crossed arms. Delight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Westinghouse looking to throw knees to the head but Delight is blocking nicely.
Westinghouse looking to throw knees to the head but Delight is blocking nicely.
Westinghouse takes a shot to the head. Delight trying to control the position but instead, Westinghouse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Delight into the cage. Delight lands with a left to the head. Westinghouse throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Delight tries to land knees in the clinch but Westinghouse avoids the damage to the body. Westinghouse misses with an elbow over the top. Delight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Delight lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Knees to the body from Delight.
Delight breaks the clinch.
Westinghouse tries to clinch but Delight moves out of range. Westinghouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Delight paws at him with a jab and circles away. Westinghouse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delight moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Delight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Westinghouse wants to clinch up but Delight keeps it at a distance. Westinghouse fails in his attempt to clinch. Delight blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Westinghouse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Delight misses the target. This has been an exciting period of action! Westinghouse lands with a hook. Delight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Delight wants to clinch up but Westinghouse keeps it at a distance. Westinghouse misses with a double jab
and Delight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Delight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Westinghouse. Westinghouse scores with a nice strike. Westinghouse throws a nice looking combination but Delight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Westinghouse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Westinghouse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Delight defends it nicely. Delight fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Delight connects with the punch. Westinghouse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Westinghouse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delight. A low kick from Westinghouse is predictable there and Delight counters with a lovely shot to the body. Westinghouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Westinghouse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delight, pushing him back against the cage. Delight misses with some punches.
Delight tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Westinghouse tries a knee to the head but Delight blocks it.
Delight just leaning against Westinghouse, taking a breather. Delight landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Westinghouse looks gassed! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Delight using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Westinghouse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Westinghouse avoids the elbow strike from Delight, against the cage.
The referee calls for Delight to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Delight misses with a hook from the clinch. Delight is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Delight manages to break the clinch.
Westinghouse throws an off balance right hand
and Delight counters with a lovely straight right hand! Westinghouse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Delight counters with a slapping leg kick. Westinghouse throws a right and a left that both miss. Delight's corner calls for a 1-2. Delight obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Westinghouse is rocked! Westinghouse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Delight. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Delight clinches up against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Delight's face as he tries to break the clinch. Delight lands an elbow just above Westinghouse 's eye. Delight stalls. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Delight dominated that round. That's time! Delight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Westinghouse throws a series of punches but Delight moves out of range. Westinghouse has Delight up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Delight just misses with a elbow thrown towards Westinghouse's brow. Westinghouse throws an elbow but it misses.
Delight throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Westinghouse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Delight's efforts to push away. Delight will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Westinghouse up against the cage. Delight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Al Westinghouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Delight wants to clinch. Westinghouse thows a left - swing and a miss! Delight feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Westinghouse's calf. Delight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Westinghouse misses with a left hand and Delight counters with a crisp one two that drops Westinghouse! Delight thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Westinghouse to his feet! Westinghouse is in big trouble! Westinghouse is still on wobbly legs! Can Delight finish him? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Delight drives through and clinches with Westinghouse against the cage.
Delight lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Delight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Delight shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Westinghouse rushes Delight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Delight misses with a knee strike.
Delight pushes Westinghouse against the cage. Delight is working some dirty boxing. Delight pushes off with a quick right hook! Westinghouse goes down! Westinghouse tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Delight moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucky Delight!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Canas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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173 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oliver Queen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joseph Canas! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Canas moves into the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Queen.
Canas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Queen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Queen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Canas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Queen smiles and moves away.
Canas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Queen circles away quickly and effectively. Canas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Queen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Oliver Queen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Canas. Canas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Queen swivels and escapes. Canas shoots in but Queen avoids the takedown attempt easily. Canas misses with a takedown attempt and Queen moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A bit of stalling here from Queen.
Queen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Canas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Canas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Canas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Queen pulls him back up using the underhooks. Queen stalling against the cage.
Queen digs a right hand underneath Canas's ribcage. Canas let out a lung full of air as it connected. Canas looks gassed! Queen breaks the clinch.
Queen moves into the clinch. Canas tries to pull guard but Queen forces him back to his feet, against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Canas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Queen breaks from the clinch.
Queen closes the distance and pushes Canas back into the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Queen stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oliver Queen. Queen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Canas fails with the takedown and Queen counters with a left and a right that stings Canas. Canas slips a jab and a cross from Queen.
Canas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Queen circles away. Queen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canas swats him away and circles back towards the center. Canas rushes Queen and presses him up against the cage. Canas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Queen to keep the fight standing. Queen effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oliver Queen. Queen stuffs the takedown. Canas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Queen counters with a three punch combo that has Canas backing up. Canas nods at Queen to acknowledge the strikes. Canas tries to keep at a distance but Queen has taken the fight into the clinch. Queen breaks from the clinch.
Queen gets a clinch. Queen is pushing Canas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Canas tries to pull guard but Queen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee is keeping an eye on Queen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Queen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Canas can't fight it off and eventually Queen manages to take the fight to the floor. Canas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Canas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Queen wants to stand but Canas is controlling his posture from full guard. Canas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Queen defends it easily. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Canas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Canas has a takedown stuffed. Canas misses with a takedown attempt and Queen counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Canas is looking for a sweep. Queen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Canas works his way to full guard. Good work. Queen won't allow Canas to sweep him here. Canas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Canas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Canas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Queen! Canas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Queen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Queen tries to hold on but Canas pushes him away. Canas working for a guillotine from mount but Queen is in no mood to give up. Canas has control of Queen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Queen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Canas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Queen is surviving well by controlling Canas's body position as best he can. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Queen tries to get back to half guard but can't. Canas has control of Queen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Queen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Queen is looking to improve his position but Canas isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Canas working for a guillotine from mount but Queen is in no mood to give up. Canas has control of Queen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Queen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Queen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Canas. Queen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Canas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Queen can't escape the position.
Canas is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Queen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Queen wants to hold on but Canas pushes him away. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Canas throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Queen has his hands clasped together but Canas breaks the hold and Queen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Canas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Canas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sith One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braulio Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). One kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sith . Estima is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hammurabi-Shelter of Blames. Braulio Estima is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sith One! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braulio Estima! The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! One scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Estima is looking for a sweep. One connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Estima some visible discomfort.
One scoring with punches from side control. Estima can't do much from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Estima tries to get back to half guard but can't. One misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
One is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Estima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Estima can't do much from the bottom here. One throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. One misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
One tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. One postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
One in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. One misses with an attempted head punch from side control. One working the head with strikes. Estima defending against the ground and pound. One with the ground and pound but Estima regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Estima is trying to get back to full guard. Estima trying to control here.
Estima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of One's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take One's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round. One prevents Estima from getting a body triangle. Estima keeps control of the position as One tries to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. One trying to control the hands but Estima breaks the grip. One breaks Estima's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Estima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
One pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Estima is keeping the position for now. Estima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as One accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. One postures up in Estima's guard and throws a big left but Estima blocks it. One in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. One is in close to Estima's body, working some short punches and elbows. Estima working a defensive guard here.
Estima looking to hit a scissor sweep but One is one step ahead there. Estima looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. One trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. One throwing strikes but missing. One has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. One trying to control but Estima is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Estima trying to control the position here. One throws a strike but Estima rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Estima 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. Estima trying to control but One is working from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. One punching from the bottom - just letting Estima know he's still in a fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! One is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Estima has his hands clasped together but One extends an breaks Estima's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by One.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sith One! An out of breath Sith One 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Michal Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trainor Trainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michal Silva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trainor Trainer! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva fails with the takedown and Trainer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Trainer. Trainer jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Silva won't allow Trainer to sweep him here. Trainer keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass. Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Trainer pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage. Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Trainer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Trainer working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Trainer looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva preventing the sweep. Trainer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him. Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trainer is proving hard to escape from.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Silva with a lazy takedown attempt and Trainer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Trainer wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trainer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Silva's thigh. Silva counters though and makes it back to full guard. Silva is striking but Trainer is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trainer is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Trainer works his foot free and advances to mount. Silva is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Trainer locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Silva is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trainor Trainer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iverson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sick Puppies- This Is War. Proudstar has chosen Pale Horse as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dustin Iverson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Proudstar! The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Iverson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Proudstar. Proudstar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Iverson circles away. Iverson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Iverson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Proudstar slips a jab and a cross from Iverson.
Iverson scores with a shot to the body.
Proudstar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like James Proudstar has been cut. Iverson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Proudstar cracks the inside of Iverson's front leg. Iverson closes the distance and clinches. Iverson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Proudstar darts in trying to clinch and Iverson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round. Proudstar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dustin Iverson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Proudstar. Oooooh!!! Iverson has knocked Proudstar down with a huge combo! Iverson steps away and waves a wobbly Proudstar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Proudstar moves in looking to clinch but Iverson pushes him off. Nice body punch from Iverson. Horrible takedown by Proudstar or perhaps it was just good defense by Iverson which made him look bad. Proudstar looks gassed! Iverson has Proudstar up against the cage in a clinch.
Iverson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Proudstar shoots in for a takedown but Iverson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Iverson clinches. Proudstar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Iverson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Proudstar tries for a takedown but Iverson circles away easily and Iverson counters with a right hand to the body. Iverson misses with a two punch combination.
Proudstar looks for the body kick but Iverson saw that one coming. Proudstar is trying desperately to land a takedown but Iverson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Proudstar. Iverson drops Proudstar with a beautiful combination! Proudstar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Iverson is looking for the KO!
That has opened up James Proudstar's cut even more. Iverson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Dustin Iverson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Iverson lands a big right hand that sends Proudstar crashing to the mat! Iverson stays standing though and waves Proudstar back to his feet!
Proudstar is rocked!
The cut above James Proudstar's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Iverson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Proudstar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A slapping leg kick lands for Iverson.
Iverson thumps Proudstar with a low kick. Iverson lands a left and a right that send Proudstar crashing to the mat, dazed. Iverson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Proudstar is still on wobbly legs! Can Iverson finish him?
James Proudstar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Proudstar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dustin Iverson! Dustin Iverson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Fighting Sam Fisher was like wearing a Snuggy whose parents didn't give it enough attention.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michal Wyrzykowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eldoth Kron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kron has chosen Afterworld as his entrance music. Eldoth Kron has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michal Wyrzykowski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eldoth Kron! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wyrzykowski closes the distance and clinches. Kron goes for a takedown attempt but Wyrzykowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wyrzykowski instigates a clinch. Kron has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wyrzykowski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Kron has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wyrzykowski's body.
Wyrzykowski turns into Kron and is now in his guard.
Kron keeping moving, preventing Wyrzykowski from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wyrzykowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Wyrzykowski is looking for a triangle but Kron pushes his legs off easily.
Kron content to stall in guard here. Kron lands a couple of elbows. Wyrzykowski is trying to control the position but Kron postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kron is stalling in the full guard. Wyrzykowski wants to sweep here but Kron controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kron sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Kron throws a big shot that misses. Wyrzykowski gets in close and instigates a clinch. Wyrzykowski decides to pull guard. Kron won't allow Wyrzykowski to get back to his feet. Wyrzykowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kron looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Kron wants to pass the guard but Wyrzykowski is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kron throws a big elbow that misses. Kron content to stall in guard here. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eldoth Kron. Wyrzykowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kron wants the takedown. Wyrzykowski is fighting it off but Kron persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wyrzykowski's guard against the cage. Wyrzykowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kron can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kron is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Kron looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kron controlling from the top position. Kron wants to pass the guard but Wyrzykowski is keeping the position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eldoth Kron. Wyrzykowski closes the distance and clinches. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kron wants a takedown.
Kron pulls guard. Wyrzykowski looking to sit in guard and control but Kron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldoth Kron dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wyrzykowski clinches with his opponent.
Wyrzykowski pulls guard effortlessly. Kron's corner is telling him to maintain position. Kron landing with the ground and pound. Wyrzykowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kron is controlling him. Wyrzykowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kron can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kron sitting in guard here, content to control. Wyrzykowski is looking for a triangle but Kron pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kron passes into half guard. Kron perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Kron is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wyrzykowski is just riding it out for now. Kron eventually gives up the hold. Kron is pressing down on Wyrzykowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wyrzykowski is holding on for now. Wyrzykowski wants to get back to full guard. Kron seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Kron not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kron trying to control the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eldoth Kron wasn't active enough on the ground. Wyrzykowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kron. Wyrzykowski clinches up against the cage. Kron has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wyrzykowski uses from the top position. Kron doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kron is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wyrzykowski is controlling him. Kron looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Wyrzykowski trying to control but Kron is working from the bottom. Kron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kron is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wyrzykowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michal Wyrzykowski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Wyrzykowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wyrzykowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kron has hold of one of Wyrzykowski's legs. Wyrzykowski is fighting the takedown attempt but Kron gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Wyrzykowski keeping moving, preventing Kron from controlling successfully. Wyrzykowski has his foot on Kron's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kron works his way back into a safe position though. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kron passes Wyrzykowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Kron looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wyrzykowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Kron seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldoth Kron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Kron throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wyrzykowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kron, pushing him back against the cage. Kron is looking for a takedown. Kron jumps guard but Wyrzykowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Wyrzykowski jumps guard but Kron turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Kron has clasped his hands together around Wyrzykowski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Wyrzykowski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Eldoth Kron has got the better of the ground game so far. Wyrzykowski tries to bench press Kron off him but Kron keeps the position. Kron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wyrzykowski keeps working. Kron is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wyrzykowski's shoulder. That is not cool. Kron working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. A lull in the action here as Kron stalls from top position. Wyrzykowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kron asserts his dominance and retains side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Kron's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Let's hope that Kron has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Eldoth Kron hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Kron shoots for a double leg takedown but Wyrzykowski sprawls well. He's pushed Kron's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Michal Wyrzykowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eldoth Kron. Wyrzykowski rushes Kron and presses him up against the cage. Wyrzykowski is trying to pull guard but Kron has him pressed against the cage. Wyrzykowski is pressed up against the cage. Kron has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wyrzykowski down to the mat. Wyrzykowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Wyrzykowski closes the distance and clinches. Wyrzykowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wyrzykowski tries to pull guard but Kron forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Wyrzykowski gets control of Kron's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wyrzykowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kron engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Wyrzykowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kron looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Eldoth Kron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Wyrzykowski looking to control but Kron passes into half guard.
Wyrzykowski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Wyrzykowski gets a clinch. Kron gets a trip takedown into half guard. Michal Wyrzykowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kron moves nicely into side control. Kron controls the position. Kron scores with punches from side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wyrzykowski being controlled for a moment. Wyrzykowski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Kron has knee on belly and moves into mount. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kron looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Eldoth Kron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Kron winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eldoth Kron! As Eldoth Kron got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: To all my friends and Family, a new beginning for me'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryszard Rynkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryszard Rynkowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ultimate Fighter's chin.
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250 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryszard Rynkowski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultimate Fighter! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fighter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rynkowski in his tracks. Fighter throws a body punch but Rynkowski moves out of range. Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rynkowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter. Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Rynkowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rynkowski walks into a left hand. Rynkowski throws a head kick but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter thows a body shot but no joy. Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rynkowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Fighter misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Fighter misses. Fighter lands with a cross. Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Rynkowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Rynkowski.
Rynkowski throws a right and a left that Fighter avoids nicely. Rynkowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Fighter digs a good hook to Rynkowski's body.
Fighter misses with a wild body shot. Fighter lands a body shot.
Fighter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Fighter misses with a double jab
and Rynkowski counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Fighter out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Rynkowski is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryszard Rynkowski!
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