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IFC Welterweight Grand Prix 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oktawian August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleimalulani Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think August might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hit 'em up. Kaleimalulani Hart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oktawian August!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaleimalulani Hart!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
August shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hart is trying to defend but August finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
August is looking for a kimura but Hart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for August to get the leverage.
August has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hart defend it? August steps over the head and cranks it - Hart is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for August!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oktawian August!
Oktawian August managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Canadian Fighter Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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143 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff McManus!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McManus rushes Craig and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McManus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McManus avoiding damage as Craig throws knees to the body.
Craig putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McManus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McManus fails to pull guard.
McManus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McManus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Craig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Victor Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff McManus.
McManus tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing McManus back against the cage.
Craig prevents the takedown attempt.
McManus takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Jeff McManus has been cut.
McManus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McManus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Craig is holding on to half guard well.
McManus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McManus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McManus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig is looking to control McManus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Craig avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McManus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Craig wants to control but McManus is keeping busy.
Craig is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig wants to control but McManus is keeping busy.
McManus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McManus is controlling the pace.
McManus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McManus connects with a nice short shot to Craig's temple.
Craig is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Craig wants to control but McManus is keeping busy.
McManus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Craig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McManus is working away from the top position though.
McManus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McManus looking for a submission but Craig manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
McManus throwing strikes from guard but Craig blocks nicely.
McManus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Craig is keeping the position for now.
Craig 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.
Craig keeping moving, preventing McManus from controlling successfully.
Craig manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Craig throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McManus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Craig looking to throw knees to the head but McManus is blocking nicely.
McManus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McManus turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McManus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Craig sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Craig takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Craig throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
McManus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff McManus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeff McManus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Craig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McManus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Craig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McManus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McManus moves into the clinch successfully.
Craig lands an elbow just above McManus 's eye.
Craig gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McManus.
McManus dodges an elbow strike from Craig.
McManus lands a takedown into guard.
McManus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McManus throwing strikes from guard but Craig blocks nicely.
Craig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McManus stands and throws Craig's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Craig's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McManus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Craig is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Craig is trying to control McManus's posture but McManus avoids it.
McManus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Craig is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig tries to get to full guard but McManus has control of the leg.
Craig is defending against the submission attempts here by McManus.
McManus is breathing heavily.
Craig regains full guard. Nicely done.
McManus wants to control from the top but Craig keeps moving.
Craig looking to control.
Craig has McManus pulled in close to control his posture.
Craig tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig is pulling down on McManus's head. It's preventing any offense from McManus, at least for the moment.
Jeff McManus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Craig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McManus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McManus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Craig keeping full guard, as McManus tries to pass.
Craig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McManus on the ground.
McManus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Craig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Craig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Craig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McManus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Craig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Craig keeping moving, preventing McManus from controlling successfully.
McManus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Craig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Craig is retaining full guard.
Craig looking for a sweep. Not yet Craig, not yet.
Craig has his foot on McManus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McManus works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McManus with a flurry of punches that miss.
McManus drops back looking for a leg! Craig is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Craig manages to kick McManus off! McManus jumps back into Craig's guard.
Craig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff McManus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeff McManus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McManus moves into the clinch.
Craig misses with an elbow strike.
Craig with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McManus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Craig lands a knee to the body.
McManus looking for a takedown.
Craig throws an elbow but it misses.
Craig lands a knee to the body.
McManus is looking for a takedown.
Craig working McManus over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Craig using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McManus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McManus takes an elbow to the temple.
McManus fails to pull guard.
Victor Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff McManus.
Craig lands a nice elbow.
McManus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Craig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craig.
Craig utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craig lands an elbow just above McManus 's eye.
Craig looking to throw knees to the head but McManus is blocking nicely.
Craig lands an elbow inside.
Craig lands an elbow inside.
McManus avoiding damage as Craig throws knees to the body.
Craig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McManus avoids it.
Victor Craig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Craig gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McManus.
Craig gets underhooks to prevent McManus's takedown attempt.
Craig throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McManus blocks it with crossed arms.
Craig lands an elbow inside.
Craig tries a knee to the head but McManus blocks it.
McManus has Craig pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Craig manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craig.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craig lands a damaging elbow.
Craig misses with an elbow strike.
Craig unloads a knee to the mid-section. McManus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Craig lands an elbow that stopped McManus in his tracks for a moment.
Craig lands a nice knee to the body.
Craig connects with a knee to the head.
Craig lands an elbow inside.
Craig lands a knee to the body.
Craig lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Craig.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Craig.
McManus tries to score a body lock takedown but Craig shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McManus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Craig.
Craig lands an elbow just above McManus 's eye.
Craig landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McManus blocks an elbow strike from Craig.
Craig misses with a knee strike.
McManus blocks an elbow strike.
Craig lands a good knee to the midsection. McManus won't want to take too many of those.
Craig lands an elbow just above McManus 's eye.
McManus looking for a takedown.
Craig lands a nice elbow.
Craig scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Craig.
McManus avoids the elbow strike from Craig, against the cage.
McManus takes an elbow to the forehead.
McManus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from Craig.
Craig lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Craig lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Craig unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig missing with knees to the body.
Craig throws a knee to the head but misses.
Craig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McManus avoids it.
Craig lands a good knee to the midsection. McManus won't want to take too many of those.
McManus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Craig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Craig.
Craig lands an elbow just above McManus 's eye.
McManus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Craig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McManus blocks an elbow strike from Craig.
McManus avoiding damage as Craig throws knees to the body.
McManus breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Craig clinches with his opponent.
Craig is fighting off a takedown attempt but McManus is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Craig to the mat. Craig regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Craig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Victor Craig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff McManus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Craig keeping moving, preventing McManus from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Craig showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McManus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff McManus!
Jeff McManus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Carlito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathin Q (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Carlito could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nathin Q's chin.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Carlito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathin Q!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlito tries to clinch up.
Carlito gets a clinch.
Carlito lands a shoulder strike.
Carlito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carlito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carlito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Qs head.
Carlito misses with some punches.
Carlito throws a punch but it's blocked by Q.
Carlito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Q is trying to pull guard but Carlito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Q is trying to pull guard but Carlito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Carlito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carlito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carlito lands a nice uppercut.
Carlito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Q's elbow.
Q tries to pull guard but Carlito forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tommy Carlito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathin Q.
A nice left hand lands by Carlito.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlito digs a right hand into Q's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Q's gas tank.
Carlito lands with a right to the head.
Q tries to pull guard but Carlito holds him up against the cage and eventually Q drops back down to his feet.
Q is trying to pull guard but Carlito has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carlito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carlito pushes Q back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carlito lands a body shot.
Carlito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carlito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Q's elbow.
Carlito digs a right hand into Q's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Q's gas tank.
Q looks gassed!
Carlito scores with a shot to the side of Q's head.
Carlito lands a left hand.
Carlito tries to throw a body punch but Q avoids it by throwing Carlito back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carlito.
Carlito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carlito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Q backwards.
Q is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Q is still on wobbly legs! Can Carlito finish him?
Q tries to pull guard but Carlito won't allow it.
Carlito is trying to stall.
Q seems to have recovered his senses.
Carlito misses with a punch to the body.
Carlito throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Q blocks it with crossed arms.
Carlito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Q prevents a body shot from Carlito.
Carlito tries a body shot but Q blocks it.
Q ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Q no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Q 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.
Carlito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Q has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carlito has managed to get both his arms back between Q's legs - danger averted.
Carlito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Q on the ground.
Carlito wants to stand but Q is controlling his posture from full guard.
Carlito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carlito drops back, looking for a kneebar! Q looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Q looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Q!
Q in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Carlito is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nathin Q!
A very excited looking Nathin Q made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Zapputo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Miletich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miletich is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Face fucked by PISSING RAZORS. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickey Zapputo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bas Miletich!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miletich lands a nice hook to Zapputo's body. Zapputo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zapputo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zapputo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Miletich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zapputo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miletich misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Miletich.
Zapputo is looking to chop away at Miletich's legs.
Zapputo rushes Miletich and presses him up against the cage.
Miletich takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zapputo drops Miletich with a big knee straight up the middle! Miletich is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Bas Miletich has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miletich blocks a low kick nicely.
Miletich moves out of range of the body kick from Zapputo.
Zapputo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miletich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zapputo avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Zapputo.
Miletich looks gassed!
Miletich fails to land with a series of punches.
Zapputo instigates a clinch.
Zapputo lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich tries to pull guard but Zapputo holds him up against the cage and eventually Miletich drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zapputo.
Zapputo digs a right hand into Miletich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miletich's gas tank.
Zapputo scores with a knee to the head.
Zapputo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapputo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miletich in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zapputo lands a shot to the body.
Zapputo scores a nice knee to the body.
Zapputo has Miletich pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Miletich is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Zapputo - that's hurt Miletich badly! Oh, another knee lands and Miletich is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Miletich doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mickey Zapputo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris's entrance music is Jayz(Run This Town). A fine choice. Steele is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cinderella Man. George Steele has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fred Norris's chin.
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218 lbs
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225 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris lands with a kick to the temple. Steele shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like George Steele has been cut.
Norris scores with a kick to the midsection.
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris lands a right hook to the body.
Norris lands a big head kick that sends Steele tumbling to the mat! Norris takes a step backwards and waves Steele back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Steele is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele is still on wobbly legs! Can Norris finish him?
Steele leaves his chin hanging out and Norris seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Steele crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Norris!
Fred Norris really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knockout Nutrition (150Q $25) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Auu Rite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Layne Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Layne Fields is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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202 lbs
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197 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Auu Rite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Layne Fields!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields throws a head kick but Rite moves out of range.
Rite throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rite uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fields.
Fields looks to land a combination but Rite avoids it well.
Fields avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fields throws a sloppy head kick and Rite moves out of range easily.
Rite chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fields can pounce on him.
Rite looks to land a combination. Fields sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fields throws a low kick, looking for Rite's leg but Rite calmly moves out of range.
Fields walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rite.
Rite lands a body shot.
Rite is looking to slow Fields down with leg kicks.
Fields throws a head kick but Rite moves out of range.
Fields blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rite pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Rite.
Fields missing with a left hand there. Rite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fields throws a head kick but Rite moves out of range.
Rite moves forwards but Fields connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fields moves out of range of the body kick from Rite.
Fields moves in looking to clinch but Rite pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Rite.
Fields uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rite.
Fields throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rite.
It looks like Layne Fields has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rite feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fieldss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rite paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fields wants to clinch
and Rite counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fields tries to clinch there but Rite circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fields is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fields looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rite fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fields has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fields tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rite counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rite looks for the body kick but Fields saw that one coming.
Fields fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fields moves into the clinch.
Fields tries a knee to the head but Rite blocks it.
Rite trying to land knees to the body.
Fields throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rite takes an elbow to the forehead.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fields trying to stall but Rite improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fields is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rite taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rite is trying to maintain a safe position but Fields gets an underhook and turns Rite into the cage.
Fields lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Auu Rite has been cut.
Fields misses with a body punch.
Fields looking to slow down the pace here.
Fields comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rite stalling.
The referee calls for Fields to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Auu Rite dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fields is looking to chop away at Rite's legs.
A head kick by Fields misses
and Rite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rite swats away the attempt to clinch by Fields.
Rite swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fields.
Fields tries to clinch up but Rite circles away and keeps his distance.
Rite loads up on a big right hand but Fields slips the punch.
Fields instigates a clinch.
Come on Rite - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fields taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rite pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rite blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rite dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fields misses with a knee strike.
Rite effectively controlling the action here.
Fields is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Rite.
Rite is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rite keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fields's efforts to push away.
Fields is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fields tries to stall but Rite uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rite prevents a body shot from Fields.
Fields misses with a knee to the head.
Rite managing to block the knees to the body from Fields.
Fields looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Rite on the inside.
Fields stalling the fight.
Rite stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fields is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields lands an elbow inside.
Fields throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rite scores with a shoulder strike.
Fields tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rite's elbow.
Fields tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rite's elbow.
Rite slows down the pace here.
Fields using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rite has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rite is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fields is keeping busy.
Fields wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Rite.
Rite stalling in the clinch.
Rite managing to block the knees to the body from Fields.
Fields misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rite trying to control the position but instead, Fields has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rite into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fields.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fields tries a knee to the head but Rite blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fields tries a knee to the head but Rite blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Auu Rite dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rite avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Layne Fields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fields tries to clinch up.
Rite avoids the head kick by Fields.
Auu Rite is winning the standup battle so far.
Fields throws the left hand but Rite avoids the punch easily.
Fields is looking to land body kicks.
Rite circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fields takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fields is looking to score with low kicks.
Fields is looking to clinch but Rite is avoiding it.
Fields throws a sloppy head kick and Rite moves out of range easily.
Fields wants to clinch but Rite slips to the side
and Rite counters with a thumping low kick.
Fields is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rite throws a right and a left that Fields avoids nicely.
Fields ducks right into an uppercut from Rite.
Nice uppercut there from Rite.
Fields tries to clinch but Rite moves out of range.
Fields tries to clinch but Rite moves out of range.
Fields pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fields throws a leg kick
and Rite counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rite. Fields does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rite avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fields pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fields misses with a lunging right hand
and Rite counters with a nice uppercut.
Fields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rite takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rite circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rite counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fields chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rite dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fields. That did some damage!
Rite chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fields on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rite. Rite obviously looking to wear him down.
Rite uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fields.
Rite lands with a straight right. Fields didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Rite lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fields doesn't seem phased though.
Rite slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rite connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rite stalling in the clinch but Fields improves position.
Fields pushes off an throws an elbow but Rite leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rite is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rite trying to stall but Fields improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fields pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fields lands a knee to the body.
Layne Fields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rite blocks an elbow strike.
Fields scores with a knee to the head.
Rite prevents a body shot from Fields.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Fields.
Rite content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rite prevents a body shot from Fields.
Fields tries to land a knee to the head but Rite blocks with his arms.
Fields is trying to maintain a safe position but Rite gets an underhook and turns Fields into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Layne Fields seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fields misses with an elbow strike.
Auu Rite is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rite takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Layne Fields.
I think Rite has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Auu Rite!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Rosillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by I'd Love to Knock the Hell Out of You. Rosillo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Skillet - Hero. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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164 lbs
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28
166 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dylan Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Rosillo!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosillo tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Rosillo throws a head kick that misses.
Rosillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rosillo lands a right hook to the body.
Rosillo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rosillo walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rosillo is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rosillo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rosillo looks to throw a body kick
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Rosillo avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Rosillo misses the shot to the body.
Rosillo throws a head kick that misses.
Rosillo throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Juan Rosillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Rosillo tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rosillo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rosillo lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosillo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rosillo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rosillo misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rosillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A jab from Rosillo misses.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Rosillo moved away.
Diaz drives through and clinches with Rosillo against the cage.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Rosillo's head.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosillo misses with the head strike.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Rosillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rosillo has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Rosillo.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Rosillo has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Rosillo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Rosillo throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosillo blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Rosillo wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Rosillo's ribcage. Rosillo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rosillo misses with a body punch.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rosillo lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz pushes Rosillo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo lands a nice uppercut.
Rosillo lands with a left to the head.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Rosillo gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Rosillo's head.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rosillo lands with a right to the head.
Rosillo misses with some punches.
Rosillo blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rosillo.
Diaz digs a right hand into Rosillo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rosillo's gas tank.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rosillo backwards.
Rosillo takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Rosillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rosillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rosillo has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Rosillo.
Diaz working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Rosillo.
Rosillo gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Juan Rosillo has been cut.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rosillo backwards.
Rosillo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rosillo as he jumps to the side.
Rosillo throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Juan Rosillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rosillo on the side of the head.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Rosillo.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
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 Dylan Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Rosillo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Rosillo moves out of range easily.
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
Rosillo trying to land knees to the body.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz tries a body shot but Rosillo blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rosillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Rosillo tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Rosillo.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Rosillo avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rosillo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rosillo lands with a right to the head.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz presses Rosillo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Rosillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Rosillo avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Rosillo blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Rosillo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Rosillo.
Rosillo blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to work over Rosillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Rosillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosillo blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Dylan Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rosillo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rosillo avoids the elbow strike from Diaz, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Rosillo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rosillo.
Rosillo working aggressively here.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rosillo backwards.
Diaz misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Rosillo backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Rosillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Rosillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosillo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rosillo lands with a right to the head.
Rosillo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosillo.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Rosillo.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Rosillo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosillo lands an uppercut.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rosillo or not.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Rosillo.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rosillo tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rosillo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz pushes Rosillo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rosillo is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Rosillo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Rosillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rosillo.
Rosillo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rosillo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juan Rosillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Juan Rosillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rosillo counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Rosillo to acknowledge the strikes.
Rosillo throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Rosillo tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rosillo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Rosillo defends it.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Rosillo is working away.
We're going to have a standup here because Dylan Diaz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Rosillo checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz cracks Rosillo with a good jab.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Diaz scores with a head kick.
Rosillo throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Rosillo tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rosillo backwards.
Diaz lands a body punch.
Rosillo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosillo misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rosillo.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rosillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rosillo prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Rosillo blocks a body shot from Diaz.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diaz throws an elbow but misses.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz digs a right hand into Rosillo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rosillo's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz is leaning against Rosillo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz cracks Rosillo with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rosillo takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rosillo backwards.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rosillo's face.
Diaz pushes Rosillo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosillo is rocked!
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rosillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Rosillo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rosillo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Rosillo seems to have recovered his senses.
Rosillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosillos head.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rosillo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Diaz is working Rosillo over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosillo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Rosillo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz gets through Rosillo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Diaz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Rosillo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Rosillo off balance momentarily.
Rosillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Rosillo tries to stall but Diaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz tries to work over Rosillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Diaz.
Rosillo misses with the head strike.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rosillo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Rosillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Diaz - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rosillo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Diaz is unloading with more strikes now! Rosillo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Diaz!
Dylan Diaz retains his lightweight title!
Dylan Diaz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that {xXx} iFight Nutrition + Launder logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mos Def (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dickson Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Def comes to the cage accompanied by Mathematics. The crowd seem to be enjoying Yamada's choice of entrance music: Despised Icon MVP. This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mos Def!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dickson Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamada throws a head kick that misses
and Def makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yamada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Def tries to pull guard but Yamada holds him up against the cage and eventually Def drops back down to his feet.
Yamada pushes Def back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Def tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamada breaks the clinch.
Yamada misses with a head kick.
Yamada connects with a solid leg kick.
Yamada turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Yamada does no damage.
Yamada lands with a good body shot.
Yamada throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Def counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamada wants to stand up but Def is controlling him.
Yamada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Def doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Def manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada 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.
Def stands and throws Yamada's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Def controls the position from side control.
Yamada gets back to half guard.
Def not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Def thows a huge punch but Yamada dodges it nicely.
Def is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yamada is just riding it out for now. Def eventually gives up the hold.
Yamada is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is looking to improve his position.
Def is looking for a kimura but Yamada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Def to get the leverage.
Def 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.
Yamada wants to get back to full guard.
Def is keen to just control but Yamada is a slippery customer.
Yamada is trying to maintain the position but Def is very close to passing his half guard.
Def takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Def throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Def wants to take a breather but Yamada is having none of it.
Yamada wants to improve his position but Def is controlling well.
Yamada pushes Def off looking to stand but Def dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is trying to control but can't.
Def not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yamada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yamada trying to control here.
Def is trying to control. Yamada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yamada has closed the distance and engaged Def in a clinch.
Yamada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Def tries for a takedown but Yamada manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mos Def. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Def is trying to pull guard but Yamada has him pressed against the cage.
Def tries to score a body lock takedown but Yamada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Def jumps guard but Yamada turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yamada tries to break the clinch but Def is controlling the position.
Yamada is pressed up against the cage. Def has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yamada down to the mat. Yamada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Def feints and as Yamada raises his hands in defense, Def changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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!
Yamada wants to get back to his feet but Def is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yamada throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Yamada controls Def momentarily but Def frees himself.
Yamada keeping moving, preventing Def from controlling successfully.
Def prevents Yamada from getting back to his feet.
Def scoring with some ground and pound.
Yamada keeping moving, preventing Def from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Def slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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 Mos Def will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yamada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yamada.
Yamada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamada plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Mos Def has been cut.
Yamada fakes the leg kick and cracks Def in the body.
Def wants to clinch.
Yamada throws a series of punches but Def avoids them all with ease.
Def tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamada throws a right hand that Def ducks under and follows up with a left that Def also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Def.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada instigates a clinch.
Yamada working hard to break the clinch.
Yamada lands a takedown into guard.
Yamada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Def is trying to control the position but Yamada postures up.
Def escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yamada gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Def looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yamada scoring with punches to the head and body.
Def has a closed guard, preventing Yamada from standing up.
Def is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada wants to control from the top but Def keeps moving.
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!
Def is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Def holds on and takes a little breather.
Yamada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamada trying to control but Def is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dickson Yamada.
A low kick from Yamada is predictable there
and Def finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Def feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamada's calf.
Def tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamada tries to score with a low kick but Def moves his leg out of the way.
Def shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamada defends it nicely.
Dickson Yamada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Def fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yamada misses with a wild body shot.
Def tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Def throws a leg kick which misses Yamada's front leg but catches the back leg as Yamada tries to avoid it.
Yamada darts in and clinches Def up against the cage.
Def tries to pull guard but Yamada holds him up against the cage and eventually Def drops back down to his feet.
Def jumps guard but Yamada stands there with Def around his waist. Def gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mos Def. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamada scores with a shot to the side of Def's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamada. Def does a little dance to reset his feet.
Def fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yamada sprawls well initially but Def persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Def lands strikes from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Def prevents Yamada from improving his position.
Yamada is controlling Def's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Yamada is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickson Yamada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mos Def's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Yamada has closed the distance and engaged Def in a clinch.
Yamada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Def pulls Yamada into guard.
Def is controlling Yamada's posture.
Yamada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Def swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Def trying to keep a closed guard but Yamada is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mos Def just wasn't active enough.
Def shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A clash of legs there as Def blocks the low kick.
Def tries to clinch but Yamada moves out of range.
Def is looking to clinch.
Dickson Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamada is looking to chop away at Def's legs.
Yamada throws a leg kick but Def sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Def.
Yamada connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yamada closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Yamada.
Yamada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yamada throws a head kick that misses.
Def keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yamada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Def moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamada clinches up against the cage.
Def on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Def tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamada just stands there and leans against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yamada with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Def is trying to pull guard but Yamada turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mos Def. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Def pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Def is on top in guard.
Yamada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Def is aware though and is defending well.
Mos Def overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Def passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Def in side control, throwing shots but Yamada defends.
Def working the head with strikes.
Yamada is trying to work for a sweep but Def has mounted him!
Yamada tries to lock up and control but Def gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yamada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Def has control of Yamada's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yamada regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yamada is working to get back to half guard.
Def has control of Yamada's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yamada regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Def throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Def controlling from mount.
Def thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Yamada tries to reverse the position but Def maintains control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Def lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yamada is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mos Def.
I think Def has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mos Def!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mos Def waved his t-shirt featuring Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 Clothing)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Calaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aimo Mojaus (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Urijah Calaway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aimo Mojaus!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mojaus darts in trying to clinch
and Calaway counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mojaus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Calaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mojaus's elbow.
Mojaus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Calaway prevents it.
Calaway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mojaus is trying to break free.
Calaway blocks an uppercut.
Mojaus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calaway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Calaway working aggressively here.
Mojaus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calaway lands a nice shot to the body.
Mojaus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mojaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calaway stalling the fight.
Calaway lands with a right to the head.
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!
A shot in the inside from Calaway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Calaway on the inside.
Calaway lands with a short shot to the head.
Calaway misses with a body punch.
Calaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mojaus looking to throw knees to the head but Calaway is blocking nicely.
Calaway tries to throw a body punch but Mojaus avoids it by throwing Calaway back against the cage.
Calaway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mojaus backwards.
Calaway prevents a body shot from Mojaus.
Calaway managing to block the knees to the body from Mojaus.
Calaway blocking some punches.
Mojaus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Calaway is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mojaus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calaway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mojaus wants to control from the top but Calaway keeps moving.
Calaway has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mojaus off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mojaus has a takedown stuffed.
Urijah Calaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aimo Mojaus.
Calaway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mojaus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mojaus avoids the body shot from Calaway.
Calaway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Aimo Mojaus has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mojaus shoots for a takedown but Calaway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That kick from Calaway tenderised Mojaus's leg. Mojaus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mojaus gets tackled into the cage by Calaway. Calaway maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mojaus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mojaus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mojaus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Calaway's sensitive parts.
Mojaus tries to close the distance and clinch but Calaway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Calaway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mojaus finds it's way round the side to connect with Calaway's head.
Calaway closes the distance but Mojaus moves to the side
and Mojaus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calaway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Calaway keeps the fight on the outside.
Calaway blocks a head kick by Mojaus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calaway clinches with his opponent.
Mojaus misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mojaus.
Calaway can't find room to land a body shot as Mojaus controls the action.
Calaway manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mojaus.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mojaus, as that shot connected.
Calaway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mojaus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Calaway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mojaus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calaway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mojaus is working Calaway over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mojaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calaway's elbow.
Calaway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calaway lands with a light punch inside.
Mojaus is working for takedown but Calaway is calmly controlling the position for now.
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 Urijah Calaway will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aimo Mojaus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Calaway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mojaus circles away quickly and effectively.
Mojaus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aimo Mojaus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mojaus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aimo Mojaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calaway instigates a clinch.
Mojaus prevents a body shot from Calaway.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mojaus.
Mojaus tries a body shot but Calaway blocks it.
Calaway lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mojaus misses with some punches.
Calaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urijah Calaway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mojaus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calaway is trying to drag Mojaus to the mat but Mojaus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Calaway avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calaway drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mojaus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Calaway jabs at Mojaus's body.
Calaway is looking to clinch.
Calaway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Calaway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Calaway goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mojaus prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Calaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calaway working aggressively here.
Mojaus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Calaway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calaway tries a body shot but Mojaus blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mojaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calaway's elbow.
Calaway prevents a body shot from Mojaus.
A short left from Mojaus.
Calaway blocks a body shot from Mojaus.
Calaway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Mojaus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mojaus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mojaus tries to circle away but Calaway has him pinned against the cage.
Calaway keeps control of Mojaus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Calaway fails to land.
Mojaus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calaway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calaway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mojaus.
Mojaus lands with a straight right. Calaway didn't see that one coming.
Calaway has Mojaus up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calaway prevents a body shot from Mojaus.
Calaway looking to slow down the pace here.
Mojaus misses with a punch to the body.
Mojaus can't break the clinch.
Mojaus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Urijah Calaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mojaus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mojaus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mojaus throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Calaway tumbling to the canvas!
Calaway is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mojaus wants to control from the top but Calaway keeps moving.
Oh Calaway is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mojaus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mojaus wants to stand but Calaway has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Calaway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mojaus.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mojaus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mojaus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calaway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mojaus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Calaway seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mojaus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Urijah Calaway wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Calaway looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mojaus lands a right hand from hell, dropping Calaway. Mojaus pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aimo Mojaus! Aimo Mojaus retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Aimo Mojaus 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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