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TDCL 48- Still Thunder! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scotty McBiggy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hubert Godfrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godfrey has chosen Adagio For Strings by DJ Tiesto as his entrance music. Hubert Godfrey will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scotty McBiggy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hubert Godfrey!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Godfrey.
McBiggy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McBiggy moves into range and clinches up with Godfrey.
McBiggy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBiggy misses with the head strike.
McBiggy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McBiggy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McBiggy misses with a short punch on the inside.
McBiggy jumps guard but Godfrey stands there with McBiggy around his waist. McBiggy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McBiggy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McBiggy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McBiggy swings wildly with an uppercut but Godfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBiggy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McBiggy swings wildly with an uppercut but Godfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBiggy swings wildly with an uppercut but Godfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godfrey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Godfrey connects with an inside leg kick.
McBiggy misses the shot to the body.
McBiggy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McBiggy misses with a series of wild punches.
Godfrey stalks McBiggy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McBiggy's face. McBiggy staggers backwards, shaken.
Hubert Godfrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McBiggy has managed to clinch.
Godfrey blocking some punches.
McBiggy lands with a left to the head.
Godfrey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McBiggy prevents Godfrey from breaking the clinch.
Godfrey blocks an uppercut.
McBiggy working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBiggy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McBiggy misses with the head strike.
McBiggy has a couple of punches blocked by Godfrey.
Godfrey manages to break the clinch.
Godfrey dodges the punch combination from McBiggy.
McBiggy shoots for a double leg takedown but Godfrey sprawls well. He's pushed McBiggy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McBiggy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBiggy misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBiggy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McBiggy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Godfrey keeps McBiggy at a distance using the push kick.
McBiggy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Godfrey lands with a slapping head kick.
McBiggy misses with a series of wild punches.
Godfrey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBiggy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Godfrey counters with a stiff right hand.
McBiggy closes the distance and clinches up with Godfrey, looking for a takedown. McBiggy pushes Godfrey against the cage but Godfrey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scotty McBiggy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBiggy is breathing heavily.
Godfrey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McBiggy blocks a head kick by Godfrey.
Godfrey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Godfrey lands with a thumping leg kick.
McBiggy fails to land with a series of punches.
McBiggy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Godfrey swivels and escapes.
A combination from McBiggy does no damage.
McBiggy 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Godfrey throws a head kick that half lands.
Scotty McBiggy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Godfrey.
Godfrey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Godfrey with a nice cross.
Godfrey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Godfrey scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McBiggy doesn't manage to clinch there - Godfrey circles away.
McBiggy misses with a series of wild punches.
Godfrey throws a quick inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Godfrey!
Godfrey lands an overhand right.
Godfrey lands an overhand right.
McBiggy throws a series of punches but Godfrey moves out of range.
Godfrey cracks McBiggy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Godfrey lands a high kick!
Godfrey throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Godfrey lands a high kick!
Godfrey scores with a head kick.
McBiggy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Godfrey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McBiggy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Godfrey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McBiggy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Godfrey. Godfrey obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Godfrey.
McBiggy misses with a body shot.
Godfrey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McBiggy looks to land a combination but Godfrey avoids it well.
Godfrey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McBiggy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Godfrey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from McBiggy. Those never looked like landing.
McBiggy tries to close the distance and clinch but Godfrey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Godfrey lands with a nice body kick.
Godfrey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McBiggy. That did some damage!
Godfrey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McBiggy tries for a takedown but Godfrey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Godfrey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McBiggy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Godfrey throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBiggy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godfrey lands a head kick. McBiggy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Godfrey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McBiggy takes a swing at Godfrey's ribcage but misses.
Godfrey scores with a spinning back kick!
McBiggy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Godfrey. That one must have hurt.
McBiggy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Godfrey counters with a leg kick.
McBiggy tries to move into range but Godfrey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from McBiggy misses.
Godfrey throws a head kick that McBiggy semi-blocks.
Hubert Godfrey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Godfrey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBiggy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Godfrey works the jab nicely.
McBiggy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Godfrey lands a head kick. McBiggy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Godfrey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McBiggy's head.
McBiggy throws a right hand that misses
and Godfrey counters with a low kick, right behind McBiggy 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey scores with a kick to the body.
Scotty McBiggy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McBiggy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Godfrey.
Godfrey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McBiggy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Godfrey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Godfrey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McBiggys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Godfrey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crunch! Godfrey slams his shin into McBiggy's torso.
McBiggy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Godfrey keeps McBiggy at a distance using the push kick.
McBiggy walks into a left hand.
McBiggy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Godfrey.
Nice jab there from Godfrey.
Horrible takedown by McBiggy or perhaps it was just good defense by Godfrey which made him look bad.
Godfrey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McBiggy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBiggy takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Godfrey.
McBiggy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Godfrey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McBiggy's calf.
A head kick misses from Godfrey.
Godfrey throws a nice outside leg kick.
McBiggy misses with the combination.
Godfrey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McBiggy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Godfrey. Godfrey obviously looking to wear him down.
McBiggy takes one on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Godfrey.
Godfrey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Godfrey lets loose with a powerful body kick. McBiggy will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godfrey scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBiggy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from McBiggy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Godfrey. That's going to slow McBiggy down.
Godfrey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Godfrey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McBiggy just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Godfrey!
Godfrey scores with a jab.
McBiggy misses with the combination.
McBiggy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Godfrey scores with a head kick. McBiggy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Godfrey scoring well with a low kick there.
Godfrey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McBiggy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Godfrey can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Godfrey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Godfrey scores with a head kick.
Godfrey throws a head kick that misses.
McBiggy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Godfrey can't break the clinch.
McBiggy swings wildly with an uppercut but Godfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBiggy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Godfrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godfrey.
McBiggy misses with the head strike.
McBiggy working aggressively here.
Godfrey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Godfrey is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from McBiggy fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McBiggy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godfrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Godfrey manages to break the clinch.
McBiggy missing with a left hand there. Godfrey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Godfrey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBiggy clinches up with Godfrey and pushes him back against the cage.
Godfrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Godfrey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Godfrey leaves McBiggy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBiggy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Godfrey.
Godfrey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Godfrey connects with an inside leg kick.
Godfrey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Godfrey connects with a solid leg kick.
Godfrey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McBiggy.
A good leg kick by Godfrey.
Scotty McBiggy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBiggy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Godfrey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Godfrey connects with a leg kick. McBiggy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godfrey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Godfrey throws a good cross that connects.
Godfrey lands a head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - McBiggy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McBiggy is looking to wear down Godfrey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Godfrey throws a nice head kick!
Godfrey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice uppercut there from Godfrey.
McBiggy misses with a combination
and Godfrey counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Godfrey.
McBiggy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from McBiggy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Godfrey.
Godfrey lands a leg kick that knocks McBiggy off balance momentarily.
Godfrey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Godfrey lands a leg kick that knocks McBiggy off balance momentarily.
McBiggy misses with a leg kick
and Godfrey counters with a good, hard body kick but McBiggy shrugs it off.
Godfrey lands a high kick!
Godfrey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Godfrey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McBiggy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McBiggy doesn't manage to clinch there - Godfrey circles away.
McBiggy throws a nice looking combination but Godfrey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey throws a leg kick which misses McBiggy's front leg but catches the back leg as McBiggy tries to avoid it.
Godfrey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Godfrey. That's going to slow McBiggy down.
McBiggy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Godfrey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Godfrey scores with a decent looking hook.
Godfrey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Godfrey swats away the attempt to clinch by McBiggy.
Godfrey cracks the inside of McBiggy's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McBiggy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Godfrey can pounce on him.
Godfrey fakes the leg kick and cracks McBiggy in the body.
Godfrey thows a body kick. McBiggy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McBiggy tries for a takedown but Godfrey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hubert Godfrey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Godfrey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hubert Godfrey!
After winning the bout, Hubert Godfrey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between D J Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultiamte Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, D J Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultiamte Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Warrior has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Warrior after a bit of a struggle.
Warrior is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Warrior is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jackson can't fight it off and eventually Warrior manages to take the fight to the floor. Jackson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Warrior pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Warrior trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Warrior controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Warrior is keeping the position.
Jackson tries to stand but Warrior is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson pushes down on Warrior's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Warrior keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Warrior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Warrior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Warrior pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Warrior is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Warrior wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Warrior is defending well.
Warrior wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Warrior is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Warrior is working away.
Warrior is trying to stand.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Warrior is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warrior is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D J Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Warrior scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Warrior remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jackson is not content to let Warrior control the position.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Warrior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Warrior lands a nice short elbow.
Warrior scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Warrior with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Warrior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warrior is aware though and is defending well.
Warrior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warrior with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Warrior controlling him for the moment.
Warrior's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Warrior slips an elbow through the middle.
D J Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warrior is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to secure an arm triangle but Warrior defends it well.
Jackson looking to ground and pound but Warrior is blocking nicely.
Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Warrior manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Warrior is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Warrior is avoiding damage well.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Warrior is defending well.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warrior is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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 D J Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Warrior closes the distance and clinches.
Warrior turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Warrior manages to end up in side control.
Warrior connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Warrior works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Warrior postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Warrior off and has taken his back!
Jackson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Warrior defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Warrior looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Warrior preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jackson.
Warrior preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jackson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Warrior taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). D J Jackson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pit Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Sypher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pit Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Sypher!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sypher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bull.
Bull misses with a takedown
and Sypher counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bull is breathing heavily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sypher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bull wants to improve his position but Sypher is controlling well.
Sypher stands up out of the half guard.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sypher.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bull is trying to escape the position but Sypher is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bull is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sypher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bull, who protects the arm well.
Sypher decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sypher drives through with a takedown into Bull's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sypher is looking to work some ground and pound but Bull has wrist control.
Sypher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sypher gets to his feet. Bull looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sypher closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sypher is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bull has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sypher works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sypher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sypher lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bull hang on?
Sypher unloading with bombs!
Sypher raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sypher punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sypher working for a submission but Bull is keeping him at bay.
Sypher controlling the pace for now.
Sypher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sypher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull taking shots to the head.
Sypher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sypher dominating with strikes here.
Bull is squirming around, avoiding Sypher's attempts to control the action.
Sypher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sypher landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Sypher dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sypher fails with the takedown.
Sypher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bull pinned against the cage. Bull gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bull fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sypher is out of range.
Bull keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pit Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Sypher.
Sypher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bull is refusing to be controlled, as Sypher sits in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sypher is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sypher gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bull fails with the takedown.
Sypher is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bull's half guard.
Sypher trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sypher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bull knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sypher seems to be looking for submissions.
Sypher works his way into side control.
Sypher controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Sypher wants to control but Bull is keeping him busy.
Sypher works to advance to full mount. Bull defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sypher jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bull manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bull is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull tries to buck Sypher off but Sypher is having none of it.
Sypher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bull, who protects the arm well.
Sypher scoring with punches and elbows.
Bull tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sypher working the head with strikes.
Sypher content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Sypher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sypher rushes Bull and presses him up against the cage.
Sypher is pressed up against the cage. Bull has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sypher down to the mat. Sypher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sypher blocks a head kick by Bull.
Sypher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sypher manages to break the clinch.
Sypher decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sypher working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sypher not doing much here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sypher works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sypher working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sypher controlling from the full mount.
Daniel Sypher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sypher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bull is squirming around, avoiding Sypher's attempts to control the action.
Bull is bucking up trying to escape but Sypher cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sypher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sypher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sypher controlling his opponent.
Sypher working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sypher unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sypher scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sypher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sypher looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sypher is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bull to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bull shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bull tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sypher trying to control but Bull is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Sypher really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sypher decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sypher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sypher controlling the action here.
Sypher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bull is just riding it out for now. Sypher eventually gives up the hold.
Sypher stalling.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sypher seems to be looking for submissions.
Sypher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bull is looking for a sweep. Sypher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sypher stands up and beckons Bull to join him on the feet.
Sypher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sypher.
Bull tries to clinch
and Sypher counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bull trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sypher working the ground and pound effectively.
Sypher looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Bull that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sypher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sypher postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bull looks a forlorn figure.
Sypher with shots to the head and body - Bull looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sypher looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sypher content just to control the position here.
Sypher landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Sypher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sypher wants to finish this one by submission but Bull is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sypher.
Sypher unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sypher scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bull?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Sypher dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sypher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bull was covering up waiting for the punch and Sypher finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sypher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sypher trying to control the position from guard on top but Bull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sypher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bull is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sypher passes into half guard.
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.
Sypher wants to control but Bull is keeping him busy.
Sypher content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Sypher was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bull shoots for a double leg takedown but Sypher sprawls well. He's pushed Bull's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sypher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bull's waist but Bull gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sypher off to one side.
Sypher wants to clinch.
Sypher shoots in and gets a takedown into Bull's guard.
Sypher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sypher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bull's head.
Sypher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sypher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sypher stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sypher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bull misses the target.
Bull blocks the body kick.
Bull gets caught flat footed, as Sypher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sypher stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bull with a poor takedown
and Sypher counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sypher.
Sypher gets control of Bull's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sypher will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sypher wants to stand up but Bull is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sypher is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sypher will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bull wants to control from the top but Sypher keeps moving.
Sypher has a closed guard, preventing Bull from standing up.
Sypher is pulling down on Bull's head to control his posture.
Pit Bull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Sypher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Pit Bull wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sypher scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Sypher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sypher 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 42:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 42:50
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Sypher!
Daniel Sypher 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fedelmith Arawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Kristoff (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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24
155 lbs
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150 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fedelmith Arawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Kristoff!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arawn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arawn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arawn avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Kristoff misses.
Kristoff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arawn.
A punch combination from Kristoff misses.
Arawn shoots in looking for a takedown but Kristoff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arawn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedelmith Arawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arawn manages to avoid it.
Arawn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kristoff.
Kristoff lands a jab to the head.
Kristoff scores with a jab to the body.
Kristoff looks to land a combination but Arawn avoids it well.
Arawn shoots in looking for a takedown but Kristoff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arawn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kristoff throws a nice looking combination but Arawn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristoff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kristoff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sam Kristoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kristoff fails to land with a series of punches.
Kristoff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arawn has time to react.
Kristoff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kristoff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kristoff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kristoff is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Arawn shoots in and drives through. Kristoff sprawls well.
Kristoff connects with a single shot there.
Kristoff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arawn.
A left and a right from Kristoff both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arawn shoots in but Kristoff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kristoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arawn wants to clinch up but Kristoff keeps it at a distance.
Arawn tries to clinch there but Kristoff circles away.
Kristoff scores with a shot to the body.
Kristoff scores with a body shot.
Kristoff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kristoff lands a two punch combo.
Kristoff feints a jab promting Arawn to slip. Kristoff then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arawn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Arawn tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arawn.
Kristoff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kristoff is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristoff bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arawn's head.
Sam Kristoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kristoff throws a nice looking combination but Arawn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kristoff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arawn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kristoff.
Kristoff lands with a shot to the body.
Arawn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kristoff.
Kristoff is working the combinations to good effect here.
Arawn misses with a body punch
and Kristoff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arawn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kristoff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arawn wants to clinch.
Kristoff fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristoff scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kristoff keeps the fight on the outside.
Arawn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kristoff swivels and escapes.
Kristoff pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Arawn back to the cage. Kristoff follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Arawn throws a head kick that misses.
Kristoff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arawn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kristoff.
Kristoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kristoff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kristoff throws a front kick aimed at Arawn's knee but Arawn avoids it well.
Arawn walks into a stiff left hand from Kristoff.
Kristoff misses with a few strikes there.
Kristoff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arawn doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Kristoff dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kristoff.
Arawn tries to close the distance and clinch but Kristoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Arawn. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Arawn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arawn tries to close the distance and clinch but Kristoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kristoff goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Arawn is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Kristoff. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Arawn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arawn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kristoff misses with a few strikes there.
Arawn seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kristoff!
Kristoff leaves Arawn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kristoff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Kristoff.
Kristoff lands the left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Arawn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kristoff 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 Arawn tumbling to the canvas! Kristoff pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Arawn was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sam Kristoff!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Bermudez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainbow Bright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Bermudez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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28
136 lbs
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25
144 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Bermudez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rainbow Bright!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bermudez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bright stuns Bermudez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oooooh!!! Bright has knocked Bermudez down with a huge combo! Bright steps away and waves a wobbly Bermudez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bermudez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bright lands an uppercut, right on the button! Bermudez tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rainbow Bright!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janek Smok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ol Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastard has chosen Montivantion as his entrance music. Janek Smok has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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22
160 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Janek Smok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ol Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smok doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bastard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smok throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bastard's waist but Bastard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smok off to one side.
Bastard throws a hook but Smok avoids it easily.
Smok with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bastard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janek Smok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smok tries for a takedown but Bastard circles away easily
and Bastard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smok thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard cracks Smok with an uppercut from hell and Smok crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Bastard's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Smok is rocked!
It looks like Janek Smok has been cut.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bastard throwing strikes from guard but Smok blocks nicely.
Oh Smok is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bastard wants to control from the top but Smok keeps moving.
Smok looking for a guillotine here but Bastard defends easily.
Smok seems to have got his legs back now.
Bastard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smok's guard.
Smok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bastard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Smok keeps moving.
Bastard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bastard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smok keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully.
Bastard gets to his feet. Smok looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sloppy strikes from Bastard. Those never looked like landing.
Smok fails with the takedown
and Bastard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bastard.
Smok wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smok takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bastard pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smok trying to move into half guard but instead Bastard has managed to sweep!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Smok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastard looking to pass the guard.
Smok looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bastard passes into half guard.
Bastard stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bastard rushes Smok and presses him up against the cage.
Bastard drags the fight down to the ground.
Smok stands and throws Bastard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Smok really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard is trying to get back to his feet.
Smok swings around for an armbar but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smok's guard.
Bastard tries to stand but Smok is controlling from the bottom.
Smok is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bastard has his hands clasped together but Smok extends an breaks Bastard's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Smok.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Janek Smok!
An out of breath Janek Smok thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck The Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Smokealot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Bison comes into the arena with this is my shit- chuck vidells music blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck The Bison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sir Smokealot!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bison closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smokealot tries to improve position but can't.
Smokealot regains half guard.
Smokealot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Bison pulls his head out easily.
Smokealot looking for submissions off his back.
The Bison is looking to take a break and control but Smokealot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from The Bison there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Bison 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.
Smokealot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Bison working over Smokealot with some ground and pound. Smokealot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokealot actively working from the bottom here.
The Bison looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smokealot gets back to full guard.
Smokealot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Bison defends well.
The Bison cracks Smokealot with a solid left hand.
The Bison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smokealot tries to strike from the bottom.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Bison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Bison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smokealot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Bison tries to free his leg and advance position but Smokealot is retaining full guard.
The Bison sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smokealot's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smokealot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Bison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Bison connects with a nice short shot to Smokealot's temple.
Smokealot is pressing down on The Bison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Bison with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Bison advances to half guard.
The Bison seems to be working for a kimura but Smokealot defends the submission attempt.
The Bison is nestled in close to Smokealot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smokealot actively working from the bottom here.
Smokealot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Bison pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bison looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Bison connects with a nice short shot to Smokealot's temple.
The Bison decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The Bison moves into the clinch.
The Bison pulls guard.
Smokealot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Bison is keeping the position for now.
The Bison pulls Smokealot in close to prevent any damage.
Smokealot with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokealot drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Bison manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smokealot has The Bison in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Bison trying to control but Smokealot is working from the bottom.
Smokealot has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. The Bison doesn't defend quickly enough and Smokealot has managed to lock this one up! Can The Bison escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Smokealot on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sir Smokealot!
Sir Smokealot managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hilo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jokke Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mela is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Da Rockwilder . Jack Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jokke Mela!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mela moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Mela misses.
Mela scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mela shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Mela wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mela shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Mela just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mela just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mela moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jokke Mela.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Mela misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Mela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mela throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mela misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Mela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Mela ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Mela fails with a takedown attempt.
Mela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jokke Mela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Mela.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mela slips a jab from Johnson.
Mela throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mela.
Mela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Mela misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Mela takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mela misses with a body shot.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mela. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Mela misses.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Mela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mela tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mela looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson wants to stand but Mela has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jokke Mela will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mela drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mela trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Mela goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mela's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson decides to stand and escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mela looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mela.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Mela's shoulder, as Mela tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Mela.
Mela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Mela cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Mela throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Mela tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mela throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Mela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Mela throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Mela takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Mela sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mela connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mela with a hook.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheers as Mela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Mela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Mela persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jokke Mela.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mela has time to react.
Mela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mela is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mela misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Mela does no damage.
Mela throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Mela takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Mela shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mela gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Mela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Mela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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 Jack Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Mela with a hook.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mela is just out of range.
Mela jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A cross from Mela lands.
Johnson slips a jab from Mela.
Mela slips a jab from Johnson.
Jokke Mela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mela throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mela avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson keeps control of Mela as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mela is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mela has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mela struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Mela goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mela can't break the clinch.
Mela breaks from the clinch.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Mela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Mela.
Mela throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Mela jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mela gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jokke Mela.
Mela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mela moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Mela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mela somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mela misses with a looping left.
Mela looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Mela stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mela looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Mela.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mela misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Mela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mela looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Mela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Mela's attempts to control the action.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mela controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jokke Mela really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
No luck for Mela with that takedown attempt.
Mela misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mela shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jack Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jokke Mela.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Mela stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Mela slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mela trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mela is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mela misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Mela drags him back down.
Mela working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Mela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mela wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnson is not content to let Mela control the position.
Johnson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mela throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jokke Mela will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mela misses with a hook.
Mela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Mela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Mela shoots and misses
and Mela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Mela moves out of range.
Mela takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Mela misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mela shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Jack Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jokke Mela.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Mela shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Mela's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mela is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mela slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Mela throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Mela lands a head shot.
Mela shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mela scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Jokke Mela 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.
Mela is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Mela.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Mela swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Mela cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mela.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Mela with a nice cross.
Mela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mela manages to avoid it.
Mela blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Mela shoots in.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Mela - just one landing.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Mela avoids it well.
Jab from Mela.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mela avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mela stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson has picked Mela up - he's going for a ride! Johnson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mela 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 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jokke Mela!
Jokke Mela thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ashida Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Centofanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai comes to the cage accompanied by Die Antwoord - "Fish Paste". Ashida Kai could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marco Centofanti's chin.
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170 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ashida Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Centofanti!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Kai.
Kai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Centofanti wants to land a leg kick but Kai is out of range.
Centofanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Centofanti moves out of range of the leg kick from Kai.
Kai looks for the body kick but Centofanti saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Centofanti coming out on top.
Centofanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Centofanti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Centofanti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Centofanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kai misses with a hook. Centofanti ducked under it nicely.
Centofanti moves out of range of the body kick.
Kai cracks a nice hook into Centofanti's ribs.
Centofanti swats away the attempt to clinch by Kai.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai looks for the body kick but Centofanti saw that one coming.
Kai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Centofanti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Centofanti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kai's guard.
Kai won't allow Centofanti to pass to mount.
Centofanti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Centofanti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Centofanti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Centofanti throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kai to regain full guard.
Centofanti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Centofanti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Centofanti wants to pass the guard but Kai is keeping the position.
Centofanti with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centofanti throws an elbow that misses. Kai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Centofanti's guard. Nice move by Kai!
Centofanti wants to sweep here but Kai controlling him for the moment.
Kai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kai wants to control from the top but Centofanti keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Centofanti is on top in guard.
Kai trying to control the position.
Centofanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Centofanti is looking to work some ground and pound but Kai has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centofanti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Centofanti lands a couple of elbows.
Centofanti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Centofanti throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Centofanti looking to pass the guard.
Kai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Centofanti.
Centofantiis looking to pass into half guard but Kai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kai is in guard.
Centofanti working for a triangle but Kai defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marco Centofanti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kai throws a leg kick but Centofanti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Centofanti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kai tries to avoid it but Centofanti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kai to the ground. Kai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Centofanti on the side of the head.
Kai wants to clinch up but Centofanti keeps it at a distance.
Kai throws a body kick that misses.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Kai misses.
Kai thows a body kick. Centofanti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Centofanti 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 Kai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Centofanti's calf.
Ashida Kai is winning the standup battle so far.
Centofanti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kai misses with a body kick.
Kai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kai throws a good cross that connects.
Centofanti avoids a kick to the body.
Kai is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, jab by Kai - just one landing.
Kai tried to score with a low kick but Centofanti checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Centofanti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Centofanti showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
The fighters are battling for position here. Kai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Centofanti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Centofanti throws a strike but Kai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kai trying to control the position from guard on top but Centofanti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kai stopping the sweep attempt from Centofanti.
Kai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a big elbow that misses.
Centofanti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Centofanti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Centofanti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Centofanti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Centofanti keeping full guard, as Kai tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai working some strikes from top position.
Centofanti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kai.
Centofanti controls Kai momentarily but Kai frees himself.
Marco Centofanti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Centofanti's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Centofanti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kai won't allow Centofanti to sweep him here.
Centofanti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Centofanti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kai looking to pass the guard.
Kai throwing strikes from guard but Centofanti blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashida Kai dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Centofanti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Centofanti manages to avoid it.
Kai misses with a low kick.
Kai throws a sloppy head kick and Centofanti moves out of range easily.
Centofanti defending well as Kai loads up on a big left hand.
Centofanti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Centofanti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kai. Kai obviously looking to wear him down.
Centofanti checks a leg kick.
Centofanti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Centofanti blocks a head kick by Kai.
Kai misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai looks for the body kick but Centofanti saw that one coming.
Ashida Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai thuds his shin into the meat of Centofanti's side.
Kai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Centofanti counters with a left to the body.
A cross from Kai lands.
Kai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Centofanti counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Centofanti moves out of range of the body kick from Kai.
Kai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Centofanti moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Centofanti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kai throws a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kai.
Kai is looking to land body kicks.
Centofanti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kai with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Centofanti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Centofanti scrambles back to his feet.
Centofanti checks a low kick from Kai.
Kai with a nice cross.
Centofanti throws a low kick, looking for Kai's leg but Kai calmly moves out of range.
A head kick by Kai misses
and Centofanti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Kai does it's job there.
Ashida Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Centofanti walks into a stiff left hand from Kai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kai is looking to land body kicks.
Kai misses with a two punch combination.
Kai misses with a combination
and Centofanti counters with a thumping low kick.
Centofanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
Kai throws a lazy head kick
and Centofanti counters by moving into the clinch.
Kai lands a nice knee to the body.
Centofanti jumps guard but Kai stands there with Centofanti around his waist. Centofanti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kai trying to land knees to the body.
Centofanti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kai is defending well for now.
Kai looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Centofanti.
Centofanti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kai clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Centofanti lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kai's head.
Kai is trying to remain composed but Centofanti is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Centofanti working for a choke but Kai is defending well.
Centofanti struggling to land strikes to the head as Kai covers up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ashida Kai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Centofanti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kai lands a body shot.
Kai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kai.
Kai throws the kick towards the body but Centofanti avoids it.
Kai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kai tries to land a leg kick but Centofanti saw it coming and moves away.
Kai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Centofanti manages to avoid it.
Kai throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai throws out a leg kick but Centofanti moves out of range and Kai only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kai.
Kai misses with a body shot.
Centofanti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kai is defending against the submission attempts here by Centofanti.
Centofanti is pressing down on Kai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kai is holding on for now.
Centofanti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centofanti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Centofanti is stalling here. Kai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Centofanti seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Centofanti tries to buck Kai off but Kai is having none of it.
Kai trying to control the action but Centofanti is working from the bottom.
Kai is trying to ground and pound but Centofanti uses the momentary lack of control by Kai to regain half guard.
Centofanti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kai scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kai controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Centofanti missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai is looking to take a break and control but Centofanti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kai with the ground and pound but Centofanti uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Centofanti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kai has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Centofanti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kai defends well.
Kai won't allow Centofanti to sweep him here.
Kai passes Centofanti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kai trying to control the action but Centofanti is working from the bottom.
Centofanti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Centofanti throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai trying to control but Centofanti is working from the bottom.
Kai distracts Centofanti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Centofanti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Centofanti 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.
Kai is looking to work some ground and pound but Centofanti has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Centofanti's head.
Kai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Centofanti is just riding it out for now. Kai eventually gives up the hold.
Kai is thwarting Centofanti's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashida Kai had his way with Marco Centofanti in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kai stalls.
Centofanti works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Centofanti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Centofanti is pushing down on Kai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kai is fighting to maintain full guard but Centofanti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kai is trying to maintain the position but Centofanti is very close to passing his half guard.
Centofanti seems to be looking for submissions.
Centofanti works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kai is desperately trying to improve his position but Centofanti has a good base and remains in mount.
Centofanti thowing shots but they're missing.
Centofanti cracks Kai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kai avoids a series of strikes thrown by Centofanti.
Centofanti punching from mount but Kai doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Centofanti.
Centofanti punishing his opponent with strikes.
Centofanti cracks Kai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Centofanti thowing shots but they're missing.
Centofanti working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Centofanti lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Centofanti thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Centofanti working Kai over with strikes here.
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.
Centofanti misses with some ground and pound and Kai recovers position to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai has his hands clasped together around Centofanti's back. He's all about the action.
Kai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Centofanti.
Centofanti is pressing down on Kai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kai is holding on for now.
Centofanti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Centofanti is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kai!
Centofanti working the ground and pound effectively.
Kai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Centofanti tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kai avoids a series of strikes thrown by Centofanti.
Centofanti throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Centofanti pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Centofanti prevents Kai from getting the reversal.
Marco Centofanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Centofanti working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Centofanti throwing shots but Kai is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Centofanti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashida Kai!
After winning the bout, Ashida Kai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Icaro Asas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mayweather might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mama said knock you out!. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Icaro Asas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mayweather counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asas just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mayweather won't be happy with that.
Asas in side control, throwing shots but Mayweather defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayweather takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Asas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mayweather controls the position for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mayweather can't do much from the bottom here.
Mayweather managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Asas.
An elbow from Asas crashes against the mat.
Mayweather wants to control but Asas postures up.
Mayweather tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Asas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather is not content to let Asas control the position.
Asas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Asas looks up at the clock and then as Mayweather takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Asas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mayweather parries the strikes from Asas easily there. Asas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mayweather to escape.
Asas tries to score with some ground and pound. Mayweather controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mayweather manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Asas missing with punches from the bottom.
Asas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mayweather tries to pass to full mount but Asas defends it.
Asas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Asas punching from the bottom.
Asas wants to improve his position but Mayweather is controlling well.
Mayweather controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asas wants to get back to full guard.
Mayweather is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Asas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mayweather is aware though and is defending well.
Mayweather wants to control from the top but Asas keeps moving.
Asas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Asas keeping full guard, as Mayweather tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is working hard here to advance position.
Mayweather 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.
Mayweather pushes down on Asas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Asas wants to improve his position but Mayweather is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Asas wants to improve his position but Mayweather is controlling well.
Mayweather has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Asas is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather blocks Asas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Mayweather controlling from the full mount.
Asas throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Mayweather is trying to stick to Asas's back but Asas is turning into Mayweather. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mayweather's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Asas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Asas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Asas trying to control but Mayweather is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asas throwing strikes from guard but Mayweather blocks nicely.
Mayweather controls Asas momentarily but Asas frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Icaro Asas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mayweather misses with a left hand
and Asas counters with a nice uppercut.
Asas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mayweather as he avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Asas misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayweather. Asas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayweather swats away the attempt to clinch by Asas.
Asas tries to clinch but Mayweather is having none of it.
Asas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Mayweather misses.
Mayweather swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asas tests Mayweather's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Icaro Asas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mayweather but Mayweather pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Asas tries to clinch up but Mayweather circles away and keeps his distance.
Mayweather lands a nice shot that snaps Asas's head back.
Mayweather just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather lands with a straight right. Asas didn't see that one coming.
Mayweather swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mayweather sprawls well. Mayweather wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asas gets slowly back to his feet.
Manny Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Icaro Asas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, jab by Mayweather - just one landing.
Asas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayweather throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asas tries for a takedown but Mayweather sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Asas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asas ducks under a wild hook from Mayweather.
A slow jab from Mayweather misses its intended target.
Asas tries to clinch but Mayweather moves away
and Mayweather counters with a two punch combo.
Asas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mayweather is fending him off so far but Asas persists. Nope, Mayweather circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asas misses with a hook.
Mayweather misses with a lunging right hand
and Asas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Mayweather.
Asas throws out a powerful jab.
Mayweather is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Asas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mayweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Asas is breathing heavily.
Mayweather lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mayweather comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayweather pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayweather throws a right and a left that Asas avoids nicely.
Asas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Mayweather to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayweather throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayweather misses with a hook
and Asas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Asas.
Mayweather lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayweather pushes Asas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayweather softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayweather lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mayweather lands a hook that snaps the head of Asas backwards.
Asas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mayweather gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Mayweather - that landed with a thud.
Mayweather lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Mayweather dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice cross by Mayweather.
Asas dodges the punch combination from Mayweather.
Mayweather jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mayweather cracks Asas with an open hand slap.
Mayweather jabs Asas right on the nose. Asas blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asas. Mayweather does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asas takes one to the chin there.
Asas ducks under a wild hook from Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather misses with a straight left.
Asas looks for a takedown but Mayweather sprawls well.
Asas tries to clinch there but Mayweather circles away.
Asas shoots and misses
and Mayweather counters with a two punch combo.
Asas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayweather lands with an uppercut that bounces Asas off the cage and back into range.
Asas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mayweather throws the left hand but Asas avoids the punch easily.
Asas moves out of range of the strikes.
Manny Mayweather is winning the standup battle so far.
Asas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mayweather makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manny Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Icaro Asas.
Mayweather cracks Asas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asas ducks right into an uppercut from Mayweather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asas walks into a left hand.
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!
Mayweather misses with a left hand
and Asas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayweather connects with a right hand. Asas shakes it off.
Mayweather thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mayweather jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayweather swats away the attempt to clinch by Asas.
Mayweather throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayweather looks to land a left hand but Asas moved out of range nicely.
Mayweather looks to throw the jab but Asas is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather lands with a shot to the body.
Asas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mayweather counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayweather pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayweather looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asas tries for a takedown but Mayweather sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mayweather lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Asas shoots for a takedown but Mayweather saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mayweather throws out a loose jab but Asas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayweather is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asas.
Mayweather slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayweather scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mayweather misses with a straight left.
Jab by Asas.
Asas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mayweather sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Asas somewhat.
Asas slips a straight right by Mayweather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asas misses with a lunging right hand
and Mayweather counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manny Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayweather throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayweather's corner calls for a 1-2. Mayweather obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Mayweather clearly takes that round.
That's time! Mayweather's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut.
Mayweather stuffs the takedown attempt from Asas. Asas gets slowly back to his feet.
Asas shoots in but Mayweather avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Asas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mayweather lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asas backwards.
A short right from Mayweather on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Mayweather as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Asas fails to land.
Asas takes a shot to the head.
Mayweather stops a takedown attempt from Asas.
Manny Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Icaro Asas.
Asas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mayweather scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asas is rocked!
Asas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
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!
Mayweather drops Asas onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Asas is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Asas is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayweather finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather mutters something to Asas before pushing him back against the cage. As Asas comes back towards him, Mayweather unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Asas clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Mayweather!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Manny Mayweather waved his t-shirt featuring Brute's logo in front of the cameras.
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