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Valhalla: Hilo 10 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brice Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Guansing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brice Bailey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brice Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Albert Guansing!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guansing stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guansing wants it to stay on the feet.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Bailey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Guansing's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey cracks Guansing with a solid left hand.
Bailey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bailey scoring with some ground and pound.
Bailey controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey postures up and lands a big shot to Guansing's brow.
Bailey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bailey 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guansing 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.
Bailey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Guansing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bailey controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brice Bailey wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Guansing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bailey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bailey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brice Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guansing cracks the inside of Bailey's front leg.
Bailey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bailey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Guansing is just riding it out for now. Bailey eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey is taking a breather. Guansing says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Guansing is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brice Bailey!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Faustine Rod Dael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cray Vasil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Faustine Rod Dael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Cray Vasil!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cray Vasil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dael closes the distance and clinches.
Vasil is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dael tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vasil smiles and moves away.
Dael closes the distance but Vasil moves to the side
and Vasil counters with an outside leg kick.
Dael stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Vasil. No joy for Dael on that attempt.
Vasil misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Vasil scores with a four punch combination!
Dael takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dael has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faustine Rod Dael. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dael showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasil.
Vasil jabs Dael to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dael fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dael defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dael is defended easily by Vasil.
Vasil shoots in but no luck this time.
Vasil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dael.
Vasil goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasil ducks under a wild hook from Dael.
Dael changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vasil looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dael has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dael seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vasil is holding on tight.
Vasil really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dael looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dael with the ground and pound from mount.
Dael avoids the attempt from Vasil to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dael can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasil is looking to escape.
Vasil tries to improve his position but instead Dael has taken his back!
Dael is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Vasil taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Dael.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Faustine Rod Dael!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kev Embo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Lanastar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie Lanastar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kev Embo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Lanastar!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lanastar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Embo's hands.
Lanastar missing with a left hand there. Embo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Embo tries to clinch up but Lanastar circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Lanastar as Embo shoots in.
Embo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lanastar tries to avoid it but Embo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lanastar to the ground. Lanastar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Embo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lanastar quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Embo is looking for a kimura but Lanastar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Embo to get the leverage.
Embo controlling the pace.
Lanastar is holding on to half guard well.
Embo prevents Lanastar from improving his position.
Lanastar trying to hold on to Embo's head to control him but Embo postures up.
Embo is looking to take a break and control but Lanastar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lanastar wants to improve his position but Embo is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut lands for Embo. That snapped Lanastar's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanastar throws out a loose jab but Embo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Embo slips under a jab.
Embo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lanastar throws a body punch but Embo moves out of range.
Lanastar throws a right hand that misses
and Embo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Embo.
Embo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lanastar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Embo stays in close to Lanastar's body and controls the position.
Embo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lanastar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Embo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We're going to have a standup here because Kev Embo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lanastar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Embo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lanastar is fending him off so far but Embo persists. Nope, Lanastar circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kev Embo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Embo moves forwards but Lanastar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Embo fails to land the takedown.
Embo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lanastar closes the distance and pushes Embo back into the cage.
Lanastar lands a shot to the body.
Embo is trying to pull guard but Lanastar has him pressed against the cage.
Lanastar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jamie Lanastar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Embo misses with an uppercut.
Lanastar moves away from the strike by Embo.
Embo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lanastar avoids it really well and circles away.
Embo avoids the body shot from Lanastar.
Lanastar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Embo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Embo with that takedown attempt.
Embo fails with the takedown.
Embo is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Lanastar.
Embo tries to clinch up.
Embo fails with the takedown.
Lanastar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lanastar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Lanastar.
Embo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Embo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lanastar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot by Lanastar.
Embo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lanastar as he avoids it easily.
Lanastar lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Embo looks to land a combination but Lanastar avoids it well.
Lanastar moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lanastar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Embo backwards.
Lanastar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from Lanastar.
Embo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Embo looking to score a takedown here. Lanastar is defending well but Embo drives through and ends up in Lanastar's guard.
Lanastar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lanastar trying to keep a closed guard but Embo is proving a slippery customer.
Lanastar looking for a sweep. Not yet Lanastar, not yet.
Embo is fighting to break Lanastar's control of his arms but Lanastar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jamie Lanastar.
Embo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lanastar but Lanastar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lanastar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Lanastar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Embo with that takedown attempt.
Embo dives in and grabs Lanastar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lanastar pushes down on Embo's head and hops out.
Lanastar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Embo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Embo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lanastar keeps working.
Lanastar can't do much from the bottom here.
Embo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lanastar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lanastar is not content to let Embo control the position.
Embo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lanastar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanastar is looking to reverse the position.
Lanastar wants to control but Embo postures up.
Embo wants to control but Lanastar is keeping him busy.
Embo has hold of Lanastar's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lanastar seems comfortable defending it but Embo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lanastar is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lanastar is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Embo couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kev Embo!
Kev Embo is the new welterweight champion!
Kev Embo very nearly forgot to thank Valhalla Q160 Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Mir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir throws a jab but it's blocked by Snow.
Mir fails to land with a series of punches.
Mir misses with an uppercut.
Mir missing with a left hand there. Snow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mir throws a jab but it's blocked by Snow.
Mir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snow shoots for a double leg takedown but Mir sprawls well. He's pushed Snow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Snow drives through with a takedown into Mir's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Snow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snow is pushing down on Mir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mir is fighting to maintain full guard but Snow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snow pulls his head out easily.
Snow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mir wants to control but Snow is keeping busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow wants to work for an arm triangle but Mir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow seems to be working for a kimura but Mir defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Snow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mir's head.
Mir wants to control but Snow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snow is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Snow passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mir bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mir has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Snow is proving hard to escape from.
Mir looks gassed!
Snow is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir wants to get up but he can't break Snow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Snow is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snow drives through with a takedown into guard.
Snow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Snow passes Mir's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Snow controlling the pace.
Snow throwing shots but Mir is blocking nicely.
Mir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snow performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow works his way into full mount!
Snow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snow is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mir can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snow controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Mir misses its intended target.
Mir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snow.
Snow scores with a takedown into Mir's guard.
Snow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snow wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
Mir is looking for a triangle but Snow pushes his legs off easily.
Mir working for a triangle but Snow defends it easily.
Mir is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Snow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mir's guard.
Snow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Snow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snow stalling.
Mir wants to control but Snow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Snow controlling the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snow.
Snow trying to advance position but Mir counters by regaining guard.
Mir can't keep his opponent in guard - Snow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snow is working away from the top position though.
Snow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Snow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Snow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mir's head.
Snow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snow not doing much here.
Snow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mir!
Snow forces the positional change into back control.
Snow scores with punches to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mir is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Snow controls the action.
Snow patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow lands punches and elbows.
Good control from Snow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snow is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Snow looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Snow.
Mir is not content to let Snow control the position.
Mir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Snow not doing much here.
Snow thows a huge punch but Mir dodges it nicely.
Snow is looking for a kimura here.
Mir is looking for a sweep. Snow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow controlling the action here.
Mir looking for submissions off his back.
Snow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Snow seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mir for as long as he can get away with.
Snow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frank Mir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow 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.
Snow moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Mir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Snow stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mir is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mir being controlled for a moment.
Snow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mir can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon Snow has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Snow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mir manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Snow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snow advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Snow seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snow, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snow!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Fisher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hammer ducks right into an uppercut from Fisher.
Hammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fisher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hammer closes the distance and clinches up with Fisher, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes Fisher against the cage but Fisher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fisher lands with a good body shot.
Hammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fisher throws an overhand right that lands on Hammer's shoulder, as Hammer tries to avoid the shot.
Hammer tries to bum rush Fisher with a series of wild strikes but Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer tries to clinch but Fisher moves out of range.
Hammer throws a head kick but Fisher moves out of range.
Hammer moves into range and clinches up with Fisher.
Hammer slows down the pace here.
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sam Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hammer.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Fisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fisher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dan Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher throws a hook but Hammer blocks it.
Nice jab there from Hammer.
Fisher closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Fisher sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher stalling.
Hammer trying to control from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fisher misses the shot to the body.
Fisher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Fisher looks to land a left hand but Hammer moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammer.
Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fisher pinned against the cage. Fisher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fisher keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hammer tries to clinch there but Fisher circles away.
Fisher throws a hook but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisher.
Fisher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a takedown
and Fisher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fisher.
Fisher looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fisher, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer tries to clinch up
and Fisher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Fisher moved out of range nicely.
Fisher misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Fisher circles away easily
and Fisher counters with a shoot takedown. Hammer fights it but they end up in guard.
Fisher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Fisher dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fisher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer looks for a takedown but Fisher sprawls well.
Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fisher swivels and escapes.
Hammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fisher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hammer won't be happy with that.
Sam Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hammer.
Fisher trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fisher is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fisher wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam Fisher wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fisher takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Fisher keeps it at a distance.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisher.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammer.
Fisher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fisher looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown. Fisher tries to sprawl out of it but Hammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fisher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Fisher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Fisher. No joy for Hammer on that attempt.
Hammer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fisher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Hammer wants to clinch.
Hammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fisher's waist but Fisher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammer off to one side.
Hammer with a poor takedown
and Fisher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fisher scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fisher shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hammer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher passes Hammer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fisher is keen to just control but Hammer is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Fisher dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hammer slips under a jab from Fisher.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Fisher.
Sam Fisher is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Fisher is avoiding it.
Hammer is looking to clinch.
Fisher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fisher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Fisher.
A jab from Fisher misses.
Fisher lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer slips a jab from Fisher.
Fisher shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Fisher. No joy for Hammer on that attempt.
Fisher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer tries to clinch but Fisher is having none of it.
Hammer slips a jab from Fisher.
Fisher looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
Fisher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fisher wants it to stay on the feet.
Sam Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hammer.
Hammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fisher on his heels. He'll look to pass Fisher's guard now, I'm sure.
Fisher manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fisher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammer is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fisher thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hammer has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Fisher's lack of action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dan Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fisher is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hammer is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fisher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
Hammer trying to hold on to Fisher's head to control him but Fisher postures up.
Fisher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sam Fisher just wasn't active enough.
A combination from Hammer does no damage.
Dan Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Fisher finds it's way through Hammer's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Fisher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fisher, 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Fisher!
Sam Fisher is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Sam Fisher 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Molito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Lebron (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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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enrique Molito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Felipe Lebron!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebron shoots in but Molito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Molito rushes Lebron and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Molito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lebron changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Molito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lebron gets tackled into the cage by Molito. Molito maintains the clinch.
Lebron jumps guard but Molito turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Enrique Molito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Lebron.
Lebron tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Molito lands with a left to the head.
Molito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Molito wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lebron drops down looking for an ankle pick but Molito pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lebron checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molito connects with a body shot that sends Lebron's belly button to the back.
Molito clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Molito.
Molito digs a right hand underneath Lebron's ribcage. Lebron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lebron looks gassed!
Molito breaks from the clinch.
Molito moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lebron blocks the body kick.
Molito misses with a series of wild punches.
Molito closes the distance and clinches.
Lebron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Molito is trying to force a seperation but Lebron has the dominant position.
Molito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lebrons head.
A left hand lands to the body for Molito.
Molito is trying to break the clinch but Lebron is controlling him.
A short left from Molito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Molito wants to land a leg kick but Lebron is out of range.
Molito lands a nice shot to the body.
Molito scores with the left hand. Lebron knows he should have avoided that one.
Lebron is rocked!
Molito has closed the distance and engaged Lebron in a clinch.
Lebron is still on wobbly legs! Can Molito finish him?
Molito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Molito is leaning against Lebron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Molito throws a big uppercut that drops Lebron! More strikes from Molito and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lebron lies dazed against the cage as Molito celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrique Molito!
Enrique Molito thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronn Stokeworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stokeworth has chosen Rains of castamere as his entrance music. Bam Bam has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bam Bam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bronn Stokeworth!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Bam does no damage.
Bam clinches up against the cage.
Bam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bam as Stokeworth tries to tie him up.
Bam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stokeworth has him pressed against the cage.
Stokeworth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stokeworth avoiding damage as Bam throws knees to the body.
Bam is trying to push Stokeworth away but Stokeworth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bam can't break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stokeworth obliges.
Stokeworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Bam avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stokeworth obliges.
Stokeworth successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stokeworth will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokeworth is looking for a triangle but Bam pushes his legs off easily.
Bam trying to control but Stokeworth is working from the bottom.
Bam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bam throws a big right hand that misses.
Stokeworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Bam controlling from the top position.
Stokeworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stokeworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Stokeworth wants to stand and escape but Bam is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokeworth keeping full guard, as Bam tries to pass.
Stokeworth keeping moving, preventing Bam from controlling successfully.
Bam Bam has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stokeworth wants to clinch.
Bam keeps the fight on the outside.
Stokeworth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stokeworth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bam moves away from the strike by Stokeworth.
Stokeworth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stokeworth thinking.
Stokeworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam clinches up against the cage.
Stokeworth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stokeworth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bam is trying to break free.
Stokeworth prevents Bam from breaking the clinch.
Bam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bam Bam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronn Stokeworth.
Bam is trying to break the clinch but Stokeworth is controlling him.
Stokeworth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bam up against the cage.
Stokeworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokeworth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bam defends it nicely.
Bam misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bam.
Stokeworth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bam tries to avoid it but Stokeworth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bam to the ground. Bam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bam looks to land a combination but Stokeworth avoids it well.
Bam thuds his right hand into Stokeworth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bam clinches with his opponent.
Stokeworth has Bam pressed against the cage, preventing Bam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stokeworth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bam stops a takedown attempt from Stokeworth.
Bam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Bam dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bam slaps away a takedown attempt from Stokeworth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bam misses with a body shot.
Bam Bam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bam lunges at Stokeworth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stokeworth's hand.
Bam has managed to clinch.
Bam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stokeworth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bam's efforts to push away.
Stokeworth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bam smiles and moves away.
Stokeworth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokeworth wants to clinch.
Stokeworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bam avoids it really well and circles away.
Bam Bam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronn Stokeworth.
Bam fails to land with a series of punches.
Stokeworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Bam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bam is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bam fails with the takedown.
Stokeworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stokeworth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokeworth closes the distance and clinches up with Bam, looking for a takedown. Stokeworth pushes Bam against the cage but Bam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Stokeworth.
Bam throws a head kick that misses.
Bam throws a body punch but Stokeworth moves out of range.
Stokeworth scores with the left hand. Bam knows he should have avoided that one.
Bam misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Bam.
Stokeworth avoids the head kick by Bam.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stokeworth is defended easily by Bam.
Bam walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stokeworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stokeworth swivels and escapes.
Bam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stokeworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bam digs a good hook to Stokeworth's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stokeworth closes the distance and clinches up with Bam, looking for a takedown. Stokeworth pushes Bam against the cage but Bam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stokeworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bam manages to avoid it.
Bam throws a body kick that misses.
Stokeworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stokeworth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bam swivels and escapes.
Stokeworth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bam sprawls well. Bam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stokeworth gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam with a jab.
Stokeworth is looking to clinch but Bam is avoiding it.
Stokeworth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stokeworth somewhat.
Stokeworth shoots in looking for a takedown. Bam tries to sprawl out of it but Stokeworth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stokeworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bam is looking to wear down Stokeworth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bam swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Bam dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bam looks to land a combination. Stokeworth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bam stuffs the takedown attempt from Stokeworth. Stokeworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Bam stalks Stokeworth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stokeworth's face. Stokeworth staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick misses from Bam.
Stokeworth shoots in for a double leg but Bam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bam throws a series of punches but Stokeworth moves out of range.
Bam lands a jab to Stokeworth's midsection.
Stokeworth tries to move into range but Bam moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stokeworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokeworth misses with a head kick.
Bam misses with a series of wild punches.
Stokeworth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bam Bam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronn Stokeworth.
Bam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stokeworth is looking to clinch.
Stokeworth tries to clinch but Bam is having none of it.
Stokeworth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bam sprawls well. Bam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stokeworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Bam is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bam is looking to break free of the clinch but Stokeworth has double underhooks.
Stokeworth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bam's efforts to push away.
Bam wants to break free but Stokeworth has control.
Stokeworth breaks the clinch.
Stokeworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Bam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Bam.
Stokeworth fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam scores with a jab to the head.
Stokeworth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stokeworth slips a jab and a cross from Bam.
Stokeworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stokeworth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stokeworth moves out of range of the leg kick from Bam.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stokeworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stokeworth moves in looking to clinch but Bam pushes him off.
Bam pushes Stokeworth up against the cage in a clinch.
Stokeworth trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stokeworth tries to work over Bam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bam prevents Stokeworth from breaking the clinch.
Bam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stokeworth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stokeworth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bam lands a two punch combo.
Bronn Stokeworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bam Bam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stokeworth tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Bam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bam, 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lyoto Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Askren!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Askren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Askren tries to clinch
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Askren closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Askren getting side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Askren stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson is doing well to control the position and prevent Askren from advancing to side control.
Askren is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Askren there.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work 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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Askren.
Jackson is staying active underneath Askren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Askren with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to control.
Askren throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Askren tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Askren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson has his feet on Askren's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren fails with a takedown attempt.
Askren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lyoto Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Askren.
Askren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Askren lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Askren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Askren.
Askren takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Askren's ribcage.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Askren blocks with his arms.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard.
Askren working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Askren will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Askren shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Askren.
Jackson clobbers Askren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Askren shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lyoto Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Askren.
Askren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Askren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Ben Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Askren shoots in.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Askren.
Askren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Askren tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Askren back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Askren is rocked!
It looks like Ben Askren has been cut.
Lyoto Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Askren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Askren is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Askren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Askren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! Jackson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Askren tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Jackson is absolutely delighted - when Askren wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lyoto Jackson!
Lyoto Jackson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery , into his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miska Wuopio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Alliteration (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Miska Wuopio has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miska Wuopio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Alliteration!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alliteration tries to bum rush Wuopio with a series of wild strikes but Wuopio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wuopio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Andy Alliteration has been cut.
Wuopio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alliteration.
Wuopio lands a nice looking body shot.
Alliteration closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wuopio did well to prevent Alliteration getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wuopio has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Alliteration. Oh but Wuopio has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Alliteration goes limp - he's gone! Wuopio jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miska Wuopio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asd Bnm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dante Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Asd Bnm!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bnm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kane but Kane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bnm takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Kane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bnm throws a sloppy head kick
and Kane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bnm misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Kane misses.
Bnm moves in looking to clinch but Kane pushes him off.
Bnm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bnm misses with a series of wild punches.
Kane slips a jab and a cross from Bnm.
Kane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bnm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bnm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bnm avoids the body shot from Kane.
Kane pounces like a tiger and cracks Bnm with a vicious hook! Bnm is down but not out! Kane follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dante Kane!
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