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Divinity-Brawl at the Hall PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Wulfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Salcido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Wulfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Salcido!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salcido lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wulfe circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for Wulfe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wulfe, as that shot connected.
Jab by Wulfe.
Wulfe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wulfe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wulfe stuns Salcido with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Salcido throws a nice looking combination but Wulfe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salcido swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salcido waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wulfe.
Salcido throws a right and a left that Wulfe avoids nicely.
Salcido missing with a left hand there. Wulfe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salcido throws a hook but Wulfe avoids it easily.
Wulfe takes a swing at Salcido's ribcage but misses.
Wulfe scores with a body shot.
Wulfe misses with a series of wild punches.
Salcido with a jab.
Wulfe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wulfe throws a lazy right hand but Salcido sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcido misses the shot to the body.
Salcido throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wulfe scores with a jab to the body.
Wulfe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wulfe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salcido's head.
Wulfe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salcido.
Wulfe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Salcido looks to score with a jab to the body but Wulfe is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Salcido there.
Wulfe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wulfe lands with a shot to the body.
Wulfe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salcido has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Salcido throws a jab when Wulfe was well out of range.
Salcido lands a nice shot to the body.
Wulfe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wulfe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salcido manages to avoid it.
Wulfe throws a body punch but Salcido moves out of range.
Salcido throws a series of strikes that have Wulfe backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wulfe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salcido.
Wulfe throws a right hand that Salcido ducks under and follows up with a left that Salcido also avoids with ease.
Wulfe connects with the punch.
No joy there for Wulfe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wulfe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salcido was well out of range. Poor timing from Wulfe.
A big left from Salcido misses.
Salcido uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wulfe.
Salcido misses with a looping right.
Salcido throws a body punch but Wulfe moves out of range.
Salcido swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wulfe misses with a hook.
Salcido misses with a two punch combination.
Wulfe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salcido stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salcido throws a shot from downtown. Wulfe moves away and avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Salcido!
Salcido rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wulfe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salcido missing with a left hand there. Wulfe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcido on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wulfe is looking to wear down Salcido with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Salcido slips under a jab from Wulfe.
Wulfe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wulfe tests Salcido's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salcido throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wulfe.
Salcido misses with a body shot.
Salcido throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wulfe lands a right hook to the body.
Salcido tries to bum rush Wulfe with a series of wild strikes but Wulfe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wulfe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Salcido tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wulfe was well out of range. Poor timing from Salcido.
Wulfe throws a body punch but Salcido moves out of range.
Salcido tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wulfe was well out of range. Poor timing from Salcido.
Salcido throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wulfe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salcido misses the shot to the body.
Wulfe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcido fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wulfe manages to avoid it.
Wulfe cracks a nice hook into Salcido's ribs.
Salcido uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wulfe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wulfe misses with a straight left.
Salcido cracks Wulfe with a good jab.
Salcido takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wulfe stalks Salcido and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Salcido's face. Salcido staggers backwards, shaken.
Salcido misses the shot to the body.
Salcido swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wulfe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wulfe misses with a double jab.
Wulfe scores with a punch to the head.
Wulfe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salcido momentarily.
Wulfe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wulfe misses with a straight right.
Salcido misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wulfe.
James Wulfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salcido walks into a stiff left hand from Wulfe.
No joy there for Salcido, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wulfe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salcido was well out of range. Poor timing from Wulfe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Wulfe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Salcido darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wulfe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salcido in his tracks.
Salcido scores with a punch to the head.
Salcido fails to land with a series of punches.
Wulfe misses with a series of wild punches.
Wulfe lands a slapping body shot.
Wulfe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wulfe misses with a body shot.
Salcido lands a jab to the head.
Salcido throws a right hand that Wulfe ducks under and follows up with a left that Wulfe also avoids with ease.
Salcido throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salcido is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wulfe lands a nice shot to the body.
Wulfe misses with a body shot.
Salcido misses the shot to the body.
Wulfe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wulfe slips under a jab from Salcido.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulfe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salcido momentarily.
James Wulfe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wulfe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wulfe takes a swing at Salcido's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Wulfe.
Wulfe misses with the combination.
Wulfe swings for the body but Salcido moves out of range.
Salcido misses with a body shot.
Salcido throws a body punch but Wulfe moves out of range.
Wulfe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salcido manages to avoid it.
A big right from Wulfe misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wulfe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Salcido takes a swing at Wulfe's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Wulfe does no damage.
Salcido lands a nice shot that snaps Wulfe's head back.
Wulfe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Salcido works the jab nicely.
Wulfe misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcido thows a body shot but no joy.
Wulfe digs a good hook to Salcido's body.
Wulfe slips a jab from Salcido.
Salcido swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salcido.
Wulfe looks to land a combination but Salcido avoids it well.
Wulfe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salcido misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salcido misses with an uppercut.
James Wulfe is winning the standup battle so far.
Salcido misses with an uppercut. Wulfe saw that one coming.
Wulfe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salcido sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wulfe lands with a shot to the body.
Wulfe misses with a series of wild punches.
Wulfe lands a head shot.
Wulfe swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcido uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wulfe has time to react.
Salcido misses with a hook. Wulfe ducked under it nicely.
Wulfe looks to land a left hand but Salcido moved out of range nicely.
Salcido thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wulfe connects with a nice looking jab.
Wulfe throws a looping overhand right but Salcido ducks down to avoid it.
Wulfe lands a nice hook to Salcido's body. Salcido takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wulfe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Wulfe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wulfe avoids the body shot from Salcido.
Salcido slips under a jab.
Salcido swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salcido looks to land a right hand but Wulfe moved out of range.
Wulfe moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Salcido does no damage.
Salcido throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcido thows a body shot but no joy.
Salcido has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wulfe connects with a body shot that sends Salcido's belly button to the back.
Wulfe with a hook.
Salcido throws a big shot that misses.
Salcido misses with a two punch combination.
Wulfe throws a big shot that misses.
Salcido throws a looping overhand right but Wulfe ducks down to avoid it.
Salcido jabs at Wulfe's body.
Salcido misses with an uppercut
and Wulfe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wulfe avoids the body shot from Salcido.
Salcido takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wulfe slips under a jab from Salcido.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salcido changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wulfe looks to score with a jab to the body but Salcido is just out of range.
Wulfe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salcido swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Wulfe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Salcido loads up on a big right hand but Wulfe slips the punch.
Salcido dodges the punch combination from Wulfe.
Wulfe dodges the punch combination from Salcido.
Salcido looks to throw the jab but Wulfe is out of range.
Salcido looks to land a combination but Wulfe avoids it well.
Salcido throws a hook but Wulfe avoids it easily.
Wulfe scores with a decent looking hook.
Wulfe lands a jab to Salcido's midsection.
Wulfe thuds his right hand into Salcido's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wulfe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wulfe lands with a nice combination. Salcido backs away looking to recover.
Wulfe looks to throw the jab but Salcido is out of range.
Salcido misses with a hook
and Wulfe counters with a nice uppercut.
Salcido throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Wulfe.
Wulfe scores with a hook to the body. Salcido takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulfe lands a nice shot to the body.
Wulfe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wulfe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salcido.
Salcido throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wulfe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salcido.
Wulfe jabs Salcido to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wulfe misses with a body shot.
Wulfe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wulfe duly obliges.
Wulfe misses with a few strikes there.
Wulfe misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wulfe throws the left hand but Salcido avoids the punch easily.
Wulfe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salcido.
Nice shot lands for Salcido.
Salcido misses with a series of wild punches.
Salcido moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcido swings widly with a right hand
and Wulfe counters with a nice uppercut.
Wulfe misses with a hook. Salcido ducked under it nicely.
Wulfe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salcido.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salcido. Wulfe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wulfe misses with a wild combination.
Wulfe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salcido ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salcido cracks Wulfe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wulfe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wulfe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wulfe misses with a straight left.
Wulfe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wulfe misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Wulfe. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, jab by Salcido - just one landing.
Wulfe lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulfe misses with a body shot.
Wulfe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salcido throws an overhand right that lands on Wulfe's shoulder, as Wulfe tries to avoid the shot.
Salcido takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salcido ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Wulfe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salcido fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wulfe manages to avoid it.
Wulfe lands a jab to Salcido's midsection.
Wulfe misses with a hook to the body
enabling Salcido to counter with a crisp jab.
Salcido takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salcido throws a looping overhand right but Wulfe ducks down to avoid it.
Salcido moves out of range as Wulfe strikes.
Wulfe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salcido connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wulfe scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Wulfe misses.
Salcido scores with a jab to the head.
Salcido has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nick Salcido has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Wulfe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcido misses with an uppercut. Wulfe saw that one coming.
Salcido with a hook.
Salcido blocks a jab.
Salcido throws the left hand but Wulfe avoids the punch easily.
Salcido misses the shot to the body.
Wulfe cracks Salcido with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Salcido ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wulfe moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salcido works Wulfe's body with a nice hook.
Salcido misses with a hook. Wulfe ducked under it nicely.
Salcido swinging wildly here.
Wulfe looks to score with a jab to the body but Salcido is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Wulfe finds it's way through Salcido's defenses.
Salcido fails to land with a series of punches.
Salcido throws a hook but Wulfe avoids it easily.
Wulfe swings for the body but Salcido moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Wulfe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wulfe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Wulfe!
After the fight, James Wulfe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien OQuinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Riggins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damien OQuinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Riggins!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OQuinn dives in and scores a takedown into Riggins's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OQuinn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riggins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riggins pushes OQuinn off and gets back to his feet.
Riggins works OQuinn's body with a nice hook.
Riggins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Riggins misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Riggins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OQuinn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Riggins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riggins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OQuinn is looking to clinch but Riggins is avoiding it.
Riggins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Riggins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Riggins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riggins tests OQuinn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OQuinn is rocked!
Riggins throws a right and a left that OQuinn avoids nicely.
Oh OQuinn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riggins darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! OQuinn's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Riggins before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Riggins!
Tim Riggins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Stolen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunta Kinte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kinte is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by NATIONAL ANTHEM OF GAMBIA . Kunta Kinte will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Stolen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kunta Kinte!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinte instigates a clinch.
Kinte wants to get back to striking at distance but Stolen won't allow it.
Kinte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kinte lands a head kick!
It looks like Ryan Stolen has been cut.
Kinte is looking to clinch.
Stolen clinches.
Kinte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stolen tries to pull guard but Kinte forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kinte breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stolen keeps the fight on the outside.
Stolen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kinte drops Stolen with a naaaaasty hook - Stolen is in real trouble here! Kinte dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kunta Kinte!
A very excited looking Kunta Kinte rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Dddddd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lack has chosen red nation- the game, lil wayne as his entrance music. 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joseph Dddddd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Lack!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dddddd shoots and misses
and Lack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lack cracks the inside of Dddddd's front leg.
Lack lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lack.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lack.
Lack moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Dddddd goes down! Can Lack finish him!?
It looks like Joseph Dddddd has been cut.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dddddd wants to get back to his feet but Lack is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dddddd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lack is one step ahead there.
Lack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dddddd's head.
Lack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dddddd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lack is looking to work some ground and pound but Dddddd has wrist control.
Lack trying to control but Dddddd is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dddddd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dddddd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dddddd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lack scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lack trying to control the position from guard on top but Dddddd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lack distracts Dddddd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dddddd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lack is looking to work some ground and pound but Dddddd has wrist control.
Dddddd is looking to stand up but Lack isn't so interested in that idea.
Lack throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lack lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dddddd trying to keep a closed guard but Lack is proving a slippery customer.
Lack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dddddd keeping moving, preventing Lack from controlling successfully.
Lack is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lack trying to control the position from guard on top but Dddddd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dddddd trying to keep a closed guard but Lack is proving a slippery customer.
Lack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dddddd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lack has managed to get both his arms back between Dddddd's legs - danger averted.
Dddddd looking for a sweep. Not yet Dddddd, not yet.
Lack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lack trying to control but Dddddd is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dddddd is trying to keep Lack in close.
Lack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lack trying to control the position from guard on top but Dddddd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lack throwing strikes from guard but Dddddd blocks nicely.
Lack is looking to work some ground and pound but Dddddd has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dddddd looking to control.
Lack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dddddd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lack landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Dddddd trying to control the position.
Lack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dddddd keeping full guard, as Lack tries to pass.
Lack throws a big elbow that misses.
Lack drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dddddd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dddddd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dddddd!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Lack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Dddddd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lack connects with a crisp jab.
Joseph Dddddd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dddddd has his takedown stuffed
and Lack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lack connects with a body shot that sends Dddddd's belly button to the back.
Dddddd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lack.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dddddd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Lack.
Nice cross by Lack.
Lack drops his shoulder and cracks Dddddd with a huge uppercut! Dddddd goes down! Can Lack finish him?
Dddddd is rocked!
Dddddd working a defensive guard here.
Lack throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lack trying to control the position from guard on top but Dddddd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dddddd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lack.
Lack throws a big right hand that misses.
Lack landing some decent shots from guard.
Lack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dddddd's head.
Dddddd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lack's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lack trying to control but Dddddd is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dddddd keeping moving, preventing Lack from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lack's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lack trying to control but Dddddd is working from the bottom.
Dddddd controls Lack momentarily but Lack frees himself.
Lack looking to sit in guard and control but Dddddd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lack is pulling down on Dddddd's head. It's preventing any offense from Dddddd, at least for the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joe Lack wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dddddd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Dddddd blocks the low kick.
Lack swings for the body but Dddddd moves out of range.
Lack connects with the punch.
Lack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dddddd.
Lack scores with a nice head shot.
Lack's corner calls for a 1-2. Lack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lack lands a jab.
Dddddd shoots for a takedown but Lack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lack.
Lack throws a shot to the body.
Dddddd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lack lands a stunning uppercut that sends Dddddd to the mat!
Oh Dddddd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Dddddd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lack working over Dddddd with some ground and pound. Dddddd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lack looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dddddd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lack not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dddddd seems to have got his legs back now.
Dddddd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lack.
Lack is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Dddddd as he works his way to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lack wants to control from the top but Dddddd keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Lack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph Dddddd's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lack.
Dddddd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lack to counter with a crisp jab.
Lack wants to land a leg kick but Dddddd is out of range.
Dddddd misses with a takedown
and Lack lands a stunning uppercut that sends Dddddd to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lack prevents Dddddd from standing back up.
Dddddd is not content to let Lack control the position.
Lack thows a huge punch but Dddddd dodges it nicely.
Lack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dddddd defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lack trying to control from half guard but Dddddd is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lack drops an elbow to the side of Dddddd's head.
Lack seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dddddd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lack is looking for a kimura but Dddddd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lack to get the leverage.
Lack is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dddddd won't allow Lack to pass to mount.
Lack is trying to control. Dddddd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lack prevents Dddddd from standing back up.
Lack thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dddddd's head.
Lack is keen to just control but Dddddd is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lack throwing shots but Dddddd is blocking nicely.
Lack is looking for a kimura but Dddddd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lack to get the leverage.
Dddddd missing with punches from the bottom.
Dddddd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lack lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lack tries to free his leg and advance position but Dddddd is retaining full guard.
Dddddd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lack slips nicely into half guard.
Lack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dddddd has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lack thows a huge punch but Dddddd dodges it nicely.
Lack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lack is looking to take a break and control but Dddddd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joe Lack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dddddd is looking to control Lack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dddddd avoid being mounted?
Lack is looking for a kimura here.
Dddddd wants to get back to full guard.
Joe Lack has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dddddd regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lack.
Dddddd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lack seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lack wants to control from the top but Dddddd keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Lack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lack has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Lack!
After the fight, Joe Lack was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yin Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jo has chosen Set You Free as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
154 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yin Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jo Jo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jo defends it nicely.
Jo wants to clinch.
Hong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jo tries to avoid it but Hong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jo to the ground. Jo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hong shoots in for a takedown but Jo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yin Hong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hong moves forwards but Jo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jo!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hong is keen to just control but Jo is a slippery customer.
Hong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jo wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hong controlling the pace.
Jo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hong.
Hong tries to free his leg and advance position but Jo is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong wants to control from the top but Jo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong prevents Jo from getting back to his feet.
Jo controls Hong momentarily but Hong frees himself.
Hong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jo keeping full guard, as Hong tries to pass.
Hong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hong looking to pass the guard.
Hong is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong controlling from the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jo throws a lazy uppercut
and Hong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jo's guard.
Hong won't allow Jo to get back to his feet.
Hong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hong wants to control from the top but Jo keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong stalling away here and it's allowed Jo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jo wants to get back to his feet but Hong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yin Hong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jo throws a hook but Hong avoids it easily.
Jo scores with the left hand. Hong knows he should have avoided that one.
Yin Hong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hong takes the fight into the clinch.
Jo gets underhooks to prevent Hong's takedown attempt.
Jo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jo fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hong.
A head punch on the inside from Jo fails to land.
Hong has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jo defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Jo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jo defends it easily.
Jo passes Hong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jo is trying to work for a kimura but Hong is defending well.
Hong trying to hold on to Jo's head to control him but Jo postures up.
Hong tries to get to full guard but Jo has control of the leg.
Jo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo wants to work for an arm triangle but Hong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hong kicks Jo off and gets back to his feet.
Jo looks to land a right hand but Hong moved out of range.
Hong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jo swings for the body but Hong moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hong shoots in for a takedown but Jo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hong closes the distance and clinches up with Jo, looking for a takedown. Hong pushes Jo against the cage but Jo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yin Hong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hong tries to avoid it but Jo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hong to the ground. Hong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jo Jo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hong.
Hong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jo misses with a looping left.
Jo throws a right and a left that Hong avoids nicely.
Hong shoots in for a takedown but Jo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jo tries to close the distance and clinch but Hong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jo connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Hong tumbling to the canvas! Jo pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Hong was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jo Jo!
Our winner, Jo Jo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Penn Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignacio Kocherlakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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213 lbs
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24
210 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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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
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, James Penn Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ignacio Kocherlakota!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kocherlakota closes the distance looking to clinch
and Penn Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Penn Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kocherlakota moves to clinch but Penn Jr breaks away
and Penn Jr counters with a leg kick.
Kocherlakota will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Penn Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kocherlakota tries to clinch up.
Kocherlakota avoids the head kick by Penn Jr.
Kocherlakota is looking to clinch but Penn Jr is avoiding it.
Penn Jr tries to land a leg kick but Kocherlakota saw it coming and moves away.
Kocherlakota tries to clinch but Penn Jr moves out of range.
Penn Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Penn Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penn Jr throws a leg kick but Kocherlakota sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kocherlakota tries to clinch up but Penn Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Kocherlakota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Penn Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Penn Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Penn Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kocherlakota fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ignacio Kocherlakota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kocherlakota is able to avoid easily.
Kocherlakota takes the fight into the clinch.
Kocherlakota tries to pull guard but Penn Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Kocherlakota drops back down to his feet.
Kocherlakota is trying to pull guard but Penn Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Penn Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Penn Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocherlakota jumps guard but Penn Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
James Penn Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignacio Kocherlakota.
Kocherlakota pulls Penn Jr into guard.
Kocherlakota tries to strike from the bottom.
Penn Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kocherlakota has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kocherlakota has his foot on Penn Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Kocherlakota is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kocherlakota tries to strike 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!
Kocherlakota thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kocherlakota striking off his back but it's not causing Penn Jr any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kocherlakota trying to control the position.
Kocherlakota is striking from the bottom but Penn Jr uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Penn Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kocherlakota on the ground.
Kocherlakota works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kocherlakota thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kocherlakota throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kocherlakota lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Penn Jr!
Penn Jr wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kocherlakota moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Penn Jr has worked his arm free - good work by Penn Jr!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penn Jr pushes Kocherlakota away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kocherlakota gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Penn Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Kocherlakota dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kocherlakota has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Penn Jr is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kocherlakota yanks on the arm and Penn Jr is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kocherlakota.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ignacio Kocherlakota!
During a confident post fight interview, Ignacio Kocherlakota thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Otis - Jay-z ft. Kanyne West. Jack King will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keith Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack King!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller lands with a cross.
It looks like Jack King has been cut.
King throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
Miller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
King slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miller preventing the sweep.
King controlling the position.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King has Miller pulled in close to control his posture.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack King was stalling too much, according to the referee.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.
King works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circle, before King throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Miller's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! King lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jack King!
A relieved looking Jack King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Dangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I will go full retard on you! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Dangle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dangle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dangle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dangle wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Dangle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dangle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
Dangle clinches.
White decides to pull guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
White 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.
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dangle defends well.
Dangle trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White has a closed guard, preventing Dangle from standing up.
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dangle defends well.
White trying to control the position.
Dangle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
White looking for a guillotine here but Dangle defends easily.
White trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of White is proving hard to escape from.
White working a defensive guard here.
White controlling the position.
White 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.
White looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Freddy White was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dangle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dangle checks it well.
Dangle tries to clinch there but White circles away.
A leg kick checked by Dangle.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dangle has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
The referee calls for Dangle to work.
Dangle looking to stall.
White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dangle walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White dives in and scores a takedown into Dangle's guard.
White throws a big elbow that misses.
Dangle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dangle is trying to control the position but White postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Dangle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
White is controlling Dangle's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dangle passes into half guard.
White is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy White dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
White throws a looping overhand right but Dangle ducks down to avoid it.
White tries to land a front kick but Dangle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dangle checks a leg kick nicely.
Dangle tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dangle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Dangle.
Jim Dangle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from White tenderised Dangle's leg. Dangle is trying to keep his angry face on.
White scores with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Dangle as White shoots in.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dangle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dangle tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
White throws a leg kick but Dangle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dangle darts in trying to clinch
and White counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Dangle.
Dangle tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
White lands with an uppercut that bounces Dangle off the cage and back into range.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Dangle moves out of range easily.
White lands a leg kick that knocks Dangle off balance momentarily.
Dangle tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dangle wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
Dangle tries to sprawl but White drives through with a takedown into half guard.
White not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dangle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White misses with a head shot. Dangle uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White wants to pass the guard but Dangle is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dangle keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
Dangle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White throws a big elbow that misses.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangle has control of White's left arm, preventing White from doing any damage.
We're going to have a standup here because Jim Dangle wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dangle tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freddy White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dangle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dangle tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Dangle tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Dangle moves out of range easily.
Dangle looks to clinch
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White throws a looping overhand right but Dangle ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dangle misses the target.
White pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dangle is out of range and White settles back down.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dangle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dangle tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
Dangle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dangle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dangle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Dangle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
Jim Dangle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White feints and then cracks Dangle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dangle down.
Freddy White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dangle misses with a low kick.
White has Dangle up against the cage in a clinch.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Dangle.
Dangle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
White tries to pull guard but Dangle holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dangle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Freddy White has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dangle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dangle tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dangle is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Dangle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dangle is looking to clinch.
Dangle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dangle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dangle wants to clinch.
Dangle instigates a clinch.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White lands a takedown into guard.
White throws a strike but Dangle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangle won't allow White to sweep him here.
Dangle lands a couple of digs.
Dangle is fighting to break White's control of his arms but White is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dangle preventing the sweep.
White keeping moving, preventing Dangle from controlling successfully.
Dangle is really struggling to control White but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Dangle is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jim Dangle just wasn't active enough.
White clinches up against the cage.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Dangle.
Dangle lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Freddy White has been cut.
Dangle lands a good knee to the midsection. White won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dangle tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Dangle.
Dangle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Dangle.
Dangle trying to land knees to the body.
Dangle trying to land knees to the body.
Dangle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dangle tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
Dangle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White has picked Dangle up - he's going for a ride! White dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
White throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
White throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
White missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
White thows a huge punch but Dangle dodges it nicely.
White throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
White is working for a kimura but Dangle is defending it quite comfortably.
White moves into full mount! Dangle won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White landing punches.
White is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dangle to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dangle shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White looking to control but Dangle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dangle is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dangle is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy White really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy White's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
White fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dangle to the ground. White is now in Dangle's guard.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Dangle is retaining full guard.
Dangle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
White works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dangle trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White working for a triangle but Dangle defends it easily.
Dangle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White working a defensive guard here.
Dangle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
White manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dangle manages to get himself to full guard.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangle trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
White drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dangle dives on top into guard.
White pulls Dangle in close to his closed guard and prevents Dangle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dangle trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White is looking to sweep but instead, Dangle has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control but Dangle is keeping busy.
White is looking for a sweep. Dangle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White is pressing down on Dangle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dangle stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Dangle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dangle trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
White looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dangle has picked White up and slammed him! White can't keep hold of the triangle and Dangle manages to pass to side control!
White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dangle is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.
White trying to hold on to Dangle's head to control him but Dangle postures up.
White might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dangle kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy White dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Freddy White's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dangle. Dangle obviously looking to wear him down.
Dangle tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dangle is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Dangle throws a head kick that half lands.
White scoring well with a low kick there.
Dangle looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
White throws a leg kick but Dangle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dangle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dangle moves out of range of the body kick from White.
Dangle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dangle tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Dangle moves into the clinch.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Dangle.
Dangle takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White lands a nice uppercut.
White lands a right hand.
White jumps into guard, dragging Dangle to the mat.
White controlling the position.
Dangle wants to get up but he can't break White's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
White is trying to keep Dangle in close.
Dangle won't allow White to sweep him here.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Freddy White hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dangle clinches up against the cage.
Freddy White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dangle looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
White blocks an elbow strike.
Dangle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
Dangle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
White avoiding damage as Dangle throws knees to the body.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White is trying to pull guard but Dangle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dangle trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Dangle.
White avoiding damage as Dangle throws knees to the body.
Dangle trying to land knees to the body.
Dangle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
White avoiding damage as Dangle throws knees to the body.
Dangle stalling in the clinch but White improves position.
Dangle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White avoiding damage as Dangle throws knees to the body.
Dangle lands a nice knee to the body.
Dangle tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Dangle.
Dangle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
White lands a right hand.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jim Dangle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White managing to block the knees to the body from Dangle.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dangle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dangle landing knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White pulls Dangle into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Dangle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think White 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy White! Freddy White retains his lightweight title!
Freddy White decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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