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EFC 128 : PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Only MacPherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RR Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RR Ryan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Only MacPherson's chin.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Only MacPherson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, RR Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacPherson throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
RR Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacPherson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ryan's calf.
Ryan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacPherson swinging wildly here.
MacPherson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ryan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
MacPherson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
MacPherson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. MacPherson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacPherson dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Ryan dives in and grabs MacPherson's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacPherson pushes down on Ryan's head and hops out.
Ryan drives through and clinches with MacPherson against the cage.
Ryan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacPherson can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan tries to break the clinch but MacPherson is controlling the position.
MacPherson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacPherson circles away quickly and effectively.
MacPherson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacPherson lands a front kick.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacPherson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
MacPherson throws a series of punches but Ryan avoids them all with ease.
Ryan throws a body punch but MacPherson moves out of range.
MacPherson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from MacPherson.
Ryan throws an off balance right hand
and MacPherson counters with a solid body kick.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but MacPherson shows good takedown defense.
Ryan looks gassed!
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left and a right from MacPherson both land. Nice combination.
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!
MacPherson lands a jab.
MacPherson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from MacPherson.
MacPherson looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
Ryan swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by MacPherson.
Ryan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ryan needs to keep his hands up - MacPherson had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a hook but MacPherson blocks it.
MacPherson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacPherson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacPherson.
MacPherson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacPherson scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Ryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacPherson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target.
MacPherson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ryan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacPherson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
MacPherson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacPherson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacPherson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MacPherson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacPherson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ryan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
MacPherson pushes Ryan off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacPherson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Only MacPherson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacPherson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryan is fending him off so far but MacPherson persists. Nope, Ryan circles away and we're back to standing.
MacPherson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by MacPherson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacPherson.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacPherson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacPherson lands in his opponent's guard.
Ryan wants to stand but MacPherson is controlling the position.
Ryan wriggles free and stands up.
MacPherson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ryan is out of range and MacPherson settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacPherson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacPherson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Only MacPherson is winning the standup battle so far.
MacPherson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryan swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Only MacPherson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and MacPherson moves out of range easily.
MacPherson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacPherson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacPherson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
MacPherson moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a body kick that misses.
MacPherson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Only MacPherson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacPherson clobbers Ryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacPherson throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacPherson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MacPherson fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacPherson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacPherson blocks the body kick.
MacPherson throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacPherson moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by MacPherson.
MacPherson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacPherson lands an overhand right.
MacPherson lands with a straight right. Ryan didn't see that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ryan, as that shot connected.
MacPherson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ryan checks a low kick from MacPherson.
Ryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ryan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacPherson cracks Ryan with a good jab.
Ryan defending well as MacPherson loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with MacPherson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacPherson throws a leg kick which misses Ryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ryan tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan shoots for a double leg takedown but MacPherson sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MacPherson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan stuffs the takedown attempt from MacPherson. MacPherson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan ducks right into an uppercut from MacPherson.
Ryan with a poor takedown
and Ryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryan throws a hook but MacPherson blocks it.
Ryan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacPherson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan's head.
MacPherson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Only MacPherson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for MacPherson.
MacPherson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ryan is trying desperately to land a takedown but MacPherson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ryan.
MacPherson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MacPherson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
MacPherson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacPherson.
Ryan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacPherson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryan in his tracks.
Ryan stalks MacPherson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MacPherson's face. MacPherson staggers backwards, shaken.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but MacPherson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacPherson lands the left hand.
A punch combination from MacPherson misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacPherson throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from MacPherson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacPherson throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan throws a series of punches but MacPherson moves out of range.
No luck for MacPherson with that takedown attempt.
Ryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacPherson throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from MacPherson. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacPherson throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacPherson throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot.
Ryan leaves MacPherson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacPherson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Only MacPherson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacPherson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ryan throws a right and a left that MacPherson avoids nicely.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacPherson but MacPherson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacPherson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ryan pushes MacPherson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacPherson manages to break the clinch.
MacPherson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacPherson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ryan backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
MacPherson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ryan's head.
MacPherson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacPherson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ryan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacPherson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and MacPherson duly obliges.
Only MacPherson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacPherson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
MacPherson trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Ryan is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacPherson taking a breather here.
MacPherson 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.
MacPherson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
RR Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacPherson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacPherson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice combination there by MacPherson.
MacPherson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ryan has time to react.
MacPherson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Only MacPherson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacPherson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Only MacPherson!
Only MacPherson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tank James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kev Yama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Las Vegas, Tank James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kev Yama!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping body kick lands there for James.
Yama fails in his attempt to clinch.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James rushes Yama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James wants the takedown. Yama is fighting it off but James persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yama's guard against the cage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
James wants to stand and escape but instead Yama has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
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!
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James 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.
Yama 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yama drops back, looking for a kneebar! James looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. James looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from James!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
James fails to land a wild elbow strike.
James throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Yama works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
James is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control from Yama's half guard. Yama has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
James is in close to Yama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James gets to his feet - Yama follows without any prompting.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James scores with a jab. Yama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yama.
Yama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yama looks gassed!
James tries for a takedown but Yama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James has closed the distance and engaged Yama in a clinch.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James pushes Yama up against the cage in a clinch.
Yama prevents a body shot from James.
Stalling in the clinch from James.
Yama jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Yama gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tank James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kev Yama.
Yama with a poor takedown
and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James wanted to stand there but Yama had control of the position.
Yama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James trying to control but Yama is working from the bottom.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Yama's brow.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yama on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yama looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank James dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
James moves into the clinch.
Yama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
James drags the fight down to the ground.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Yama is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! James is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! James has escaped and now he's on top!
James gets to his feet - Yama follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yama did well to prevent James getting side control.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James throwing shots but Yama is blocking nicely.
James looks to land a strike but Yama avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James wants to stand and escape but instead Yama has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Yama won't allow James to sweep him here.
Yama drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but James manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yama has James in his guard.
Yama is breathing heavily.
James wanted to stand there but Yama had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Yama has wrist control.
James looking to pass the guard.
Yama keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James tries to stand but Yama is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
James gets to his feet. Yama looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
James scores with a hook to the body. Yama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James gets a clinch.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James closes the distance and clinches.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Yama has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yama tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James is trying to push Yama away but Yama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yama is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tank James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kev Yama.
James breaks the clinch.
Yama misses with a takedown attempt
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Yama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank James dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
James clinches with his opponent.
Yama tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
James has had enough of the clinch but Yama keeps him there for the moment.
James stops a takedown attempt from Yama.
James breaks the clinch.
James scores with a takedown into Yama's guard.
James postures up in Yama's guard and throws a big left but Yama blocks it.
James chips away with some ground and pound.
Yama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James advances position into side control!
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yama can do to turn this around?
Yama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yama is not content to let James control the position.
James cracks Yama with an elbow. That is naaassty.
James gets to mount! Yama was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
James with shots to the head and body - Yama looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama can't escape the position.
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yama is looking to escape.
James working Yama over with strikes here.
Yama is rocked!
Tank James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Yama! James sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Yama and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tank James!
After winning the bout, Tank James thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxime Roland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Maxime Roland was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harrison Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxime Roland!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke lands a lovely overhand right.
Locke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roland fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roland.
Harrison Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxime Roland.
Locke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roland, pushing him back against the cage.
Locke working hard to break the clinch.
Roland wants to take the fight to the mat but Locke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Locke breaks the clinch.
Roland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Locke is fending him off so far but Roland persists. Nope, Locke circles away and we're back to standing.
Roland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roland closes the distance and clinches up with Locke, looking for a takedown. Roland pushes Locke against the cage but Locke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roland looks gassed!
Roland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke cracks the inside of Roland's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roland takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Maxime Roland has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Locke.
Locke scores with a jab. Roland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Locke lands with a good body shot.
Locke connects with a body shot.
Locke stuns Roland with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Locke throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Roland colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Locke as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Roland is left battered and dazed whilst Locke and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harrison Locke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil deGrasse Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Tali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tali has chosen If ya smelllllllllllll what the rock is cookin 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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22
178 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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30
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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 Amsterdam, Neil deGrasse Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mo Tali!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
deGrasse Tyson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tali shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches deGrasse Tyson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
deGrasse Tyson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tali.
deGrasse Tyson sneaks back into half guard.
deGrasse Tyson is controlling Tali's trapped leg to prevent Tali from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
deGrasse Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
deGrasse Tyson manages to get to full guard.
Tali slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
deGrasse Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tali is looking to take a break and control but deGrasse Tyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
deGrasse Tyson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
deGrasse Tyson actively working from the bottom here.
Tali tries to pass the half guard into mount. deGrasse Tyson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
deGrasse Tyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tali on the ground.
deGrasse Tyson wants to get back to full guard.
Tali throwing shots but deGrasse Tyson is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Tali there.
deGrasse Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tali throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson actively working from the bottom here.
deGrasse Tyson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for deGrasse Tyson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
deGrasse Tyson controls Tali momentarily but Tali frees himself.
deGrasse Tyson wants to sweep here but Tali controlling him for the moment.
deGrasse Tyson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if deGrasse Tyson tries to get out of the position.
Tali drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tali jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tali trying to control but deGrasse Tyson is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
deGrasse Tyson is pulling down on Tali's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tali wants to control from the top but deGrasse Tyson keeps moving.
deGrasse Tyson wants to sweep here but Tali controlling him for the moment.
Mo Tali has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tali fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Tali blocks the low kick.
Tali has a takedown stuffed.
deGrasse Tyson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson lands with a slapping head kick.
deGrasse Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tali closes this distance looking for a takedown but deGrasse Tyson circles away.
Neil deGrasse Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Tali.
deGrasse Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Tali moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
deGrasse Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Tali moves out of range easily.
Tali takes a kick to the side of the head.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
deGrasse Tyson wants to land a leg kick but Tali is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
deGrasse Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Tali moves out of range easily.
deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
deGrasse Tyson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tali will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil deGrasse Tyson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
deGrasse Tyson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tali counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tali is looking to clinch but deGrasse Tyson is avoiding it.
Tali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
deGrasse Tyson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tali will feel that in the morning.
deGrasse Tyson throws a nice outside leg kick.
deGrasse Tyson misses with a head kick.
deGrasse Tyson scores with a head kick. Tali tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Neil deGrasse Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
deGrasse Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
deGrasse Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
deGrasse Tyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tali.
deGrasse Tyson misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tali moves out of range as deGrasse Tyson strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tali.
deGrasse Tyson throws a front kick aimed at Tali's knee but Tali avoids it well.
Tali throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around deGrasse Tyson's waist but deGrasse Tyson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tali off to one side.
Neil deGrasse Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Tali.
Tali moves out of range of the leg kick from deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson thumps Tali with a low kick.
deGrasse Tyson connects with a high kick.
deGrasse Tyson feints and then cracks Tali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tali down.
deGrasse Tyson scores with a head kick. Tali tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tali fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! deGrasse Tyson slams his shin into Tali's torso.
Tali is breathing heavily.
deGrasse Tyson drives through and clinches with Tali against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, deGrasse Tyson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tali's brow.
Tali is trying to pull guard but deGrasse Tyson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson looking to throw knees to the head but Tali is blocking nicely.
deGrasse Tyson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
deGrasse Tyson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from deGrasse Tyson does it's job there.
A good leg kick by deGrasse Tyson.
Tali avoids the head kick by deGrasse Tyson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tali wants to clinch.
deGrasse Tyson scoring well with a low kick there.
deGrasse Tyson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
deGrasse Tyson rushes Tali and presses him up against the cage.
Tali avoiding damage as deGrasse Tyson throws knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
deGrasse Tyson stalling.
deGrasse Tyson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tali tries to pull guard but deGrasse Tyson won't allow it.
deGrasse Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mo Tali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
deGrasse Tyson tries to keep at a distance but Tali has taken the fight into the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson working Tali over with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson manages to break the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
deGrasse Tyson is looking to land body kicks.
deGrasse Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
deGrasse Tyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
deGrasse Tyson lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Mo Tali has been cut.
deGrasse Tyson leaves Tali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil deGrasse Tyson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mo Tali's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tali fails with a takedown attempt.
deGrasse Tyson misses with a head kick.
deGrasse Tyson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
deGrasse Tyson looks to land a body kick but Tali moved away.
Nice sprawl there from deGrasse Tyson as Tali shoots in.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from deGrasse Tyson - that will leave a mark!
Tali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from deGrasse Tyson misses.
A head kick misses from deGrasse Tyson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson instigates a clinch.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice elbow.
deGrasse Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tali can do to turn this around?
deGrasse Tyson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tali blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson missing with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tali avoids the head kick by deGrasse Tyson.
A slapping leg kick lands for deGrasse Tyson.
Tali's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tali blocks a head kick by deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson thumps Tali with a low kick.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from deGrasse Tyson. No joy for Tali on that attempt.
Neil deGrasse Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Tali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tali moves out of range as deGrasse Tyson throws a body kick.
deGrasse Tyson rushes Tali and presses him up against the cage.
deGrasse Tyson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. deGrasse Tyson obliges.
deGrasse Tyson lands a damaging elbow.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice elbow.
deGrasse Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but Tali blocks with his arms.
Tali takes a knee to the side of the body.
deGrasse Tyson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tali tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. deGrasse Tyson just stands there and leans against the cage.
deGrasse Tyson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tali has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tali is defending well for now.
deGrasse Tyson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson misses with a knee to the head.
deGrasse Tyson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow that stopped Tali in his tracks for a moment.
Tali blocks an elbow strike.
deGrasse Tyson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tali's face.
deGrasse Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but Tali blocks with his arms.
Tali takes an elbow to the forehead.
deGrasse Tyson is pressed up against the cage. Tali has hold of a leg and is looking to drag deGrasse Tyson down to the mat. deGrasse Tyson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
deGrasse Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tali.
deGrasse Tyson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
deGrasse Tyson thows a body kick. Tali tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by deGrasse Tyson. deGrasse Tyson obviously looking to wear him down.
Tali moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
deGrasse Tyson cracks the inside of Tali's front leg.
Tali blocks a head kick by deGrasse Tyson.
Tali avoids the head kick by deGrasse Tyson.
Mo Tali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neil deGrasse Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body kick from deGrasse Tyson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tali fails in his attempt to clinch.
deGrasse Tyson clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
deGrasse Tyson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tali has deGrasse Tyson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. deGrasse Tyson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from deGrasse Tyson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil deGrasse Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well deGrasse Tyson 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil deGrasse Tyson!
During a confident post fight interview, Neil deGrasse Tyson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddard Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ollie Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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22
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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21
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddard Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ollie Strangler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stark.
Strangler throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
Nice sprawl there from Strangler as Stark shoots in.
Strangler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Strangler stops Stark from getting back to his feet.
Stark gets back to full guard.
Stark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strangler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stark is trying to keep Strangler in close.
Stark has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Strangler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Strangler jabs Stark right on the nose. Stark blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Eddard Stark has been cut.
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!
Strangler shoots in and bounces Stark off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Strangler distracts Stark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Strangler throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strangler's guard.
Stark trying to control but Strangler is working from the bottom.
Strangler wants to stand and escape but Stark is having none of it.
Stark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strangler's head.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Strangler wriggles free and stands up.
Stark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strangler pinned against the cage. Strangler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddard Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark moves away from the strike by Strangler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strangler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stark somewhat.
Stark thuds his right hand into Strangler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strangler tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strangler to the ground. Strangler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.
Stark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stark as he avoids it easily.
Stark slips a jab from Strangler.
Stark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Strangler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strangler as he avoids it easily.
Strangler misses with a takedown attempt
and Stark counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stark.
Stark throws an elbow that misses. Strangler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stark's guard. Nice move by Strangler!
Stark uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stark has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stark there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense.
Ollie Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense.
Strangler shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strangler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strangler looks gassed!
Stark slaps away a takedown attempt from Strangler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stark throws a good cross that connects.
Strangler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
Strangler slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Strangler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stark wants to get back to his feet.
Strangler working the ground and pound but Stark is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to get back to his feet but Strangler drags him back down.
Stark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stark tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strangler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Strangler is nestled in close to Stark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strangler with the ground and pound but Stark uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Strangler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stark pushes Strangler off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stark shoots in but Strangler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stark scores a takedown into full mount!
Stark scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Strangler?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strangler really wants to buck Stark off and get back to his feet.
Stark lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stark landing punches.
Stark 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.
Stark landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eddard Stark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddard Stark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Strangler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stark stuffs the takedown attempt from Strangler. Strangler gets slowly back to his feet.
Strangler fails to land the takedown.
Strangler fails to land the takedown.
Eddard Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ollie Strangler.
Strangler fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Strangler is just out of range.
Stark shoots in for a double leg but Strangler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strangler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stark.
Strangler shoots in but no luck this time.
Stark is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Strangler's half guard.
Stark lands with a punch from half guard.
Strangler has hold of Stark's hands but Stark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark drops an elbow to the side of Strangler's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark working over Strangler with some ground and pound. Strangler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stark thows a huge punch but Strangler dodges it nicely.
Stark working Strangler over with strikes.
Strangler pushes Stark off looking to stand but Stark dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strangler is breathing heavily.
Strangler taking some punishment here, with Stark in his half guard.
Eddard Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stark working over Strangler with some ground and pound. Strangler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stark lands a nice short elbow.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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!
Strangler is trying to stand.
Strangler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stark.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Strangler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stark prevents Strangler from standing back up.
Stark throwing shots but Strangler is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Strangler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strangler tries to kick Stark off but Stark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stark lands strikes from half guard.
Strangler tries to kick Stark off but Stark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stark winds up and cracks Strangler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stark trying to control the action but Strangler is working from the bottom.
Stark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark throwing shots but Strangler is blocking nicely.
Stark lands strikes from half guard.
Stark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stark lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Stark.
Strangler has hold of Stark's hands but Stark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strangler is staying active underneath Stark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Strangler is looking to escape.
Stark trying to control the pace.
Stark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strangler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Strangler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stark scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stark looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strangler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Strangler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stark slips a nice elbow through Strangler's hands, connecting with Strangler's forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strangler wants to get back to his feet.
Stark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddard Stark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddard Stark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strangler as he jumps to the side.
Eddard Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stark scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good standup being displayed there by Strangler as he connects with a hook.
Strangler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Strangler shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strangler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stark looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Strangler is not content to let Stark control the position.
Stark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strangler wants to get back to his feet.
Strangler is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Strangler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strangler is in trouble now - Stark has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stark lands with some strikes.
Stark looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Strangler is in a horrible position here. Stark smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark raining down hammerfists from mount.
Strangler is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
Stark landing punches.
Stark breaks from Strangler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stark trying to control but Strangler is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Strangler is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to control the pace but Strangler is squirming around nicely.
Strangler is still in real trouble! Can Stark finish him?
Strangler is bucking up trying to escape but Stark cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stark raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stark won't let Strangler get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Strangler seems to have recovered his senses.
Stark postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Strangler looks a forlorn figure.
Stark lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Strangler hang on?
Stark cracks Strangler with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddard Stark!
Eddard Stark made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Any ladies interested im having a vagetarian smorg in my room after fights, room 1301 at the hilton. Thanks to the 6 that helped me get over the pre fight jitters last nite and the 3 this morning...'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Val Baiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Serraty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serraty has chosen BEAST as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Val Baiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcos Serraty!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baiano doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Serraty counter with a right hand.
Baiano closes the distance but Serraty moves to the side
enabling Serraty to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Val Baiano has been cut.
Baiano darts in trying to clinch
and Serraty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Serraty circles away from the clinch attempt
and Serraty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baiano looks to clinch
and Serraty scores with a counter punch that sends Baiano to the canvas! Serraty smells blood - he's punishing Baiano with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Baiano has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Serraty!
After winning the bout, Marcos Serraty thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ka Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ka Lima acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ka Lima!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Lima smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lima lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lima misses with a low 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!
Lima catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Lima tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones clobbers Lima with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lima.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lima under the eye.
A bone on bone clash there as Lima blocks the leg kick.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good work by Lima as he checks the leg kick.
Lima blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lima throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lima.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Lima is looking to land body kicks.
Lima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lima.
Nice takedown defense from Lima. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lima.
Lima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lima manages to avoid it.
Lima throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lima tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima cracks Jones with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones dodges the punch combination from Lima.
Lima feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Lima cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Lima scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lima.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima misses with a head kick.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lima blocks a low kick nicely.
Lima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lima on the side of the head.
Jones misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lima.
Lima lands with a slapping head kick.
Lima misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lima with a nice cross.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Lima.
Lima darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ka Lima dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.
Lima throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lima throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones misses with a hook. Lima ducked under it nicely.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Lima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ka Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lima. Lima obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lima throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones lands a jab.
Lima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Lima explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Lima.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jones might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Crunch! Lima slams his shin into Jones's torso.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lima moves out of range as Jones strikes.
That kick from Lima tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Lima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lima lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lima thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jab from Lima.
Lima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lima throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lima connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima lands a lovely overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Lima.
Lima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ka Lima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lima lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick from Lima.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lima.
Lima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lima.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lima throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones avoids the body shot from Lima.
Jones blocks a head kick by Lima.
Lima cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Lima throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lima is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lima throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ka Lima 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!
Lima looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones works over Lima's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Lima does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Lima.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Lima tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lima is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones avoids the head kick by Lima.
Jab from Lima.
Lima connects with a high kick.
Lima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lima misses with a head kick.
Lima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lima swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Lima punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones jabs at Lima's body.
Nice cross by Lima.
Jones slips under a jab.
Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lima blocks a leg kick.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Eddy Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lima works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Lima punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Lima.
Lima attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones tries to work over Lima's front leg with a kick but Lima checks it.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lima goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lima.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Lima.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Lima scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lima. That's going to slow Jones down.
Lima is looking to land body kicks.
Lima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lima throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Lima throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ka Lima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lima is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Lima misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lima. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Lima.
Lima scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones avoids the body shot from Lima.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ka Lima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lima 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ka Lima!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Rosario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosario is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: COBRA. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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280 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fernando Rosario!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosario throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Hicks rushes Rosario and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hicks lands a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hicks stopping the sweep attempt from Rosario.
Rosario really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hicks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hicks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hicks drops back looking for a leg! Rosario is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rosario manages to kick Hicks off! Hicks jumps back into Rosario's guard.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rosario is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosario wants to sweep here but Hicks controlling him for the moment.
Hicks trying to control but Rosario is working from the bottom.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Hicks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rosario works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hicks looking to pass the guard.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Hicks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rosario is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosario working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks tries to free his leg and advance position but Rosario is retaining full guard.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Rosario keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rosario can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hicks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rosario works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hicks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hicks postures up in Rosario's guard and throws a big left but Rosario blocks it.
Hicks trying to control but Rosario is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks is pushing down on Rosario's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rosario is fighting to maintain full guard but Hicks has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hicks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rosario is looking to control Hicks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rosario avoid being mounted?
Hicks seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rosario is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dante Hicks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between M C Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes to the cage accompanied by M.C. Hammer: U Cant Touch This. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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23 - 7 - 0 |
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178 cm
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181 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, M C Hammer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Mason!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Mason moved away.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Mason throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mason is in Hammer's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mason trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mason controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mason trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Craig Mason hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason looks to land a combination but Hammer avoids it well.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
A jab from Mason does it's job there.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Mason avoids nicely.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Nice body punch from Mason.
Hammer connects with a looping right hand.
Mason throws a jab when Hammer was well out of range.
Craig Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mason.
Hammer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Mason saw that one coming.
M C Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Mason has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammer finds it's way round the side to connect with Mason's head.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason scores with a nice strike.
Hammer gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch.
Hammer blocking some punches.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammer's elbow.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hammer misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Hammer.
Mason blocks a body shot from Hammer.
Mason tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Hammer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason works on Hammer's body with a couple of short punches.
Hammer prevents a body shot from Mason.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hammer.
Mason is pushing Hammer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hammer can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Mason is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hammer is keeping busy.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Mason manages to pull guard.
Mason has his hands on Hammer's head, controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammer darts in trying to clinch
and Mason counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hammer won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason is working to tighten is grip on Hammer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hammer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mason is really squeezing tight and eventually Hammer passes out! Mason breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Craig Mason!
Craig Mason is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Craig Mason, 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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hype
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